Ferula foetida
Asafetida, Asafoetida
Other regional names: Assa Foetida +3 more
- Assa Foetida
- Kamol
- Rochaek
- Sassyr
Also known as: Ferula scorodosma Bentley & Trimen +1 more
- Ferula scorodosma Bentley & Trimen
- Scorodosma foetidum Bunge
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Ferula foetida (commonly known as Asafetida or Asafoetida) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan