Question

use the text to compare and contrast anise and fennel.
anise and fennel are both flowering plants in the carrot family. anise is native to southwest asia and the eastern mediterranean region, but fennel is native specifically to the shores of the mediterranean. the two are often confused for one another because they share a similar flavor profile—that of black licorice. however, only the seeds of anise are edible, whereas the entire fennel plant can be eaten. the fennel bulb can be served as a vegetable, while the leaves and seeds are often used to flavor soups, sauces, meats, and teas. just like fennel seeds, anise seeds are used to flavor teas and a wide variety of dishes. in addition, they are used in the production of essential oils.

Explanation:

• For the first row: The text says "Anise and fennel are both flowering plants in the carrot family", so both should be checked.
• For the second row: The text states "Anise is native to Southwest Asia and the eastern Mediterranean region, but fennel is native to the shores of the Mediterranean", so only Anise should be checked.
• For the third row: The text mentions "they share a similar flavor profile—that of black licorice", so both should be checked.
• For the fourth row: The text says "only the seeds of anise are edible, whereas the entire fennel plant can be eaten", so only Anise should be checked.

Answer:

• Is a flowering plant in the carrot family: Anise (✔), Fennel (✔)
• Is native to Southwest Asia: Anise (✔), Fennel (✖)
• Tastes like black licorice: Anise (✔), Fennel (✔)
• Only its seeds are edible: Anise (✔), Fennel (✖)