ferula communis giant fennel - GARDEN
Ferula, more precisely Ferula communis, is a tall Mediterranean plant in the carrot family that is often called giant fennel. It has a long record in traditional medicine, but it is not a simple “safe herb” profile. Ferula communis Kew's Tree of Life Explorer Discover the flowering plant tree of life and the genomic data used to build it.
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View the Tree of Life Ferula communis L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science tall, with thick, hollow stems and large, umbel-like flowers. Some of the most well-known species include Ferula a sa-foetida (asafoetida), Ferula gummosa, and Ferula communis. Known for its strong-smelling resin, Ferula has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and culinary pract