Commiphora myrrha
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Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, Somali myrrh, herabol myrrh, common myrrh, is a tree in the family Burseraceae. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried
Commiphora myrrha Köhler–s Medizinal Pflanzen 019
Spiny branches of C. myrrha
Frankincense
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Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfume, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. The word is from Old French franc encens.
Commiphora myrrha
…tree species that produces myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) thrives well in the arid and semi-arid regions. Somalia is the largest producer of both myrrh and frankincense. Myrrh has been used historically for over 3,000 years. Evidence of its use may be found as far back as the early days of ancient Egypt. It was employed…
Frankincense
Boswellia carteri tree that produces frankincense, growing inside Biosphere 2
A tall frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra), Dhofar, Oman
Flowers and branches of the Boswellia sacra tree