Ferula foetida (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula foetida
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The Ferula foetida plant species is found in W. Asia - Afghanistan, Iran, Turkestan. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family.

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Latin Name:  Ferula foetida
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Bunge.)Reg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy deserts[4, 74].

Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked as a vegetable[177, 183] or eaten raw[4]. A gum-resin from the root is used as a food flavouring. It is much used in India, despite having an offensive odour[4]. It is an essential ingredient of worcester sauce, and is also used to flavour a wide range of dishes and drinks[183]. Popular in natural food cuisine as a garlic substitute[183].

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