Fennel was one of the nine sacred curative herbs of medieval times. A strong butterfly plant, Bronze fennel has 4 to 5' plumes of filigreed coppery leaves and lacy golden flower umbels that ripen mellow anise-flavored seeds. These plants are stunning additions to flower or herb beds. Season seafood, salads or cooked vegetables with sprigs of the feathery leaves. Tea made from the aromatic leaves or sweet seeds soothes upset stomachs and calms the nerves.
Apiaceae Foeniculum vulgare
Blight is a general term for a variety of diseases that cause leaves to turn brown and die. It may be caused by a variety of pathogens and may affect almost any plant. In some cases a blight will kill plants quickly (as in the devastating late blight), while in others it may simply result in disfigurement and slower growth.