Question

use the text to compare and contrast fennel and anise. 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:

Anise and fennel are both in the carrot - family and have a black licorice flavor. Anise is native to Southwest Asia and the eastern Mediterranean, while fennel is native specifically to the shores of the Mediterranean. Only anise seeds are edible, and the whole fennel plant can be eaten.

Answer:

	Fennel	Anise
Is native to Southwest Asia		√
Tastes like black licorice	√	√
Only its seeds are edible		√