Ferula communis Giant fennel (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula communis
Giant fennel
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The Ferula communis plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Giant fennel. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. brevifolia. F. linkii.

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Latin Name:  Ferula communis
Common Name:  Giant fennel
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Dry hills, walls, waste ground and limestone[89], often in soils that are damp in the spring[187].

General Uses: A gum 'Gum Ammoniac' is obtained by notching the root[46, 61, 64, 100]. It is used as an incense[4], it also has medicinal value[1]. The stems are used in furniture making[89]. The dried pith is used as a tinder, it burns very slowly inside the stem and can thus be carried from one place to another[89, 100, 148].

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