hog fennel

"Hog fennel" is a common name for several plants in the carrot family, known for their fennel-like appearance and aromatic properties.

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Definition

(technical)A plant of the genus Lomatium or Peucedanum, often found in meadows and woodlands, with a fennel-like smell, taste, or appearance.

Hog fennel is often used in traditional herbal remedies due to its aromatic properties.

(technical)A perennial herb (Peucedanum palustre), also known as marsh masterwort or milk parsley, found in wet habitats.

Peucedanum palustre, commonly referred to as hog fennel, thrives in marshy areas.

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