Experiment 11 Study of macroscopic features of Fennel

Experiment 11

STUDY OF MACROSCOPICAL FEATURES OF FENNEL

Synonyms : Fennel fruit, Foeniculum

Biological source

•                 Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare
•                 Part used: dried ripe fruit
•                 Family: Umbelliferae

Organoleptic evaluation

                Color: greenish  brown to yellowish brown

                Odor: agreeable and aromatic

                Taste: distinct, sweet and aromatic

                Shape: slightly curved and oval

                Size: ___length, ___breadth

Other macroscopical Features

• -          It occurs as entire cremocarp with pedicel attached.
• -          A bifid stylopod is present at the apex
• -          The cremocarp is composed of two mericarps.
• -          Each mericarp possess glabrous surface, and five straight, prominent, straw colored primary ridges.