Question: are fennel and celery related?
Answer: The bulb, stalk, leaves and seeds are all edible. Fennel belongs to the Umbellifereae family and is therefore closely related to parsley, carrots, dill and coriander. ... Fennel's texture is similar to that of celery, having a crunchy and striated texture. The scientific name for fennel is Foeniculum vulgare.