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Ferula
Asafoetida | Asa-foetida | Asafetida | Ferula foetida | Ferula harmonis | Ferula hermonis | Zallouh
A plant genus of the family APIACEAE. It contains pungent oils and resins. It is used to flavor curries, as a carminative, and as cat and dog repellent. The occasionally used common name of 'giant fennel' should not be confused with true fennel (FOENICULUM). |
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