Fennel Flashcards

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Describe the Epicarp of Fennel fruit.

Polygonal, thick-walled cells, no hairs.

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Describe the Mesocarp of Fennel fruit.

Contains parenchyma with 6 vittae (oil ducts), vascular bundles, and lignified reticulate parenchyma.

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Describe the Endocarp of Fennel fruit.

Narrow elongated cells arranged in a parquetry pattern.

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What are the main active constituents of Fennel?

Volatile oil ( trans-anethole & fenchone), fixed oil

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How to identify Fennel fruit?

Characteristic anise-like odor

💧 Powder + water → extract

➕ Add H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid) → violet color appears

🟢 Confirms presence of volatile oil (trans-anethole)