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Ferula moschata Musk root (1 Page of 5) The Ferula moschata plant species is found in W. Asia - Turkestan. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Musk root. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. sumbul. Hook.f. (is this the correct name?[200]) Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ferula moschata Common Name: Musk root Family: Umbelliferae Author: (Reinsch.)K.Pol. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Mountains of Samarkand at heights of 900 to 1300 metres[4].
General Uses: A gum is extracted from the root. Used as a perfume and an incense[4, 46, 61, 238], it is a musk substitute[1].
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