Ferula asafoetida Asafoetida (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula asafoetida
Asafoetida
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The Ferula asafoetida plant species is found in W. Asia - Afghanistan to Iran. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Asafoetida.

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Latin Name:  Ferula asafoetida
Common Name:  Asafoetida
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Deserts[74].

General Uses: A gum-resin is obtained from incisions in the roots and rhizomes[114]. The stem is removed at the end of the growing season, the root uncovered and a thin slice removed[74]. Another report says that the stem is removed as the plant starts to flower[238]. The gum exudes and hardens and a fresh slice is then made[74]. The gum should be stored in an air-tight container to prevent its strong flavour contaminating nearby substances[238]. The gum is a source of an essential oil which has medicinal properties and is also used as a food flavouring and in perfumery[46, 57, 61].

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