Asafoetida
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Asafoetida is the dried latex exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs of the carrot family. It is produced in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Central Asia and north
Piece of gum-resin of Iranian origin, drying.
Mass asafoetida in Pakistan.
Galbanum extracted from Ferula gummosa.
Description of a plant yielding asa fœtida, letter from John Hope to Joseph Banks in 1784.
Ferula assa-foetida
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Ferula assa-foetida is a species of Ferula endemic to Southern Iran. It is a source of asafoetida, but not the main source, although many sources claim so. The production of asafoetida from this speci
Asafoetida
…The taxonomy of plants producing asafoetida is complex and has been subject to differing interpretations. The resin is most commonly associated with Ferula assa-foetida and Ferula foetida, which were long treated as synonyms. Ferula narthex is also frequently cited as a source. Additional Ferula species are mentioned…
Asa foetida Kaempfer