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].

General Uses: A gum-resin is obtained from incisions in the roots and rhizomes[64]. The stem is removed at the end of the growing season, the root uncovered and a thin slice removed[74]. The gum exudes and hardens and a fresh slice is then made[74]. 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, 61, 64].

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