Ferula gumosa Galbanum (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula gumosa
Galbanum
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The Ferula gumosa plant species is found in W. Asia - Central Iran, Turkey and southern Russia. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Galbanum. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. galbaniflua. Bioss.&Buhse.

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Latin Name:  Ferula gumosa
Common Name:  Galbanum
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Boiss.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Herbaceous slopes in steppes[74].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as the seed is ripe in a greenhouse in autumn[1]. Otherwise sow in April in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Plant them out into their permanent positions whilst still small because the plants dislike root disturbance[1]. Give the plants a protective mulch for at least their first winter outdoors. Division in autumn. This may be inadvisible due to the plants dislike of root disturbance.

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