Fennel
 
Fennel from Foeniculum is a traditional spice of India normally referred as saunf. It is the dried aromatic ripe fruit of herbaceous plant and grows well in mild climates.

In ancient India it was used as a condiment and culinary spice. Today, in India it is used to give special flavor to meat dishes, fishes, and pickles. It is also used in medicine, liquor and perfume.

In India, it is grown in sunny, limey, well-drained soil of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. India exports substantial quantities of fennel to USA, Singapore, UK, UAE, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Japan.