Ferula

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Ferula

Ferula (pronunciation: /ˈfɛrʊlə/) is a genus of about 170 species of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region east to central Asia, mostly growing in arid climates. They are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 1–4 m tall, with stout, hollow, somewhat succulent stems. The leaves are tripinnate or even more finely divided, with a stout basal sheath clasping the stem. The flowers are yellow, produced in large umbels. Many plants of this genus, especially F. communis, are referred to as "giant fennel," although they are not fennel in the strict sense.

Etymology

The name "Ferula" comes from the Latin word ferula, which means "rod" or "staff". This is in reference to the fact that the stems of these plants were used for making rods and walking sticks in ancient times.

Related Terms

  • Apiaceae: The family of plants to which the Ferula genus belongs.
  • F. communis: A species of Ferula, commonly known as the giant fennel.
  • Umbels: A type of inflorescence that characterizes the Apiaceae family, including the Ferula genus.

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