OPOPANAX CHIRONIUM

Tall angular branched umbels of small yellow flowers May-Jul . 1-2m, mound of green leaves 55cm. Dormant Aug-Sep. Sweet myrrh - the resin exuded from wounds can be burnt. Mediterranean, etc. Synonym Thapsia maxima.

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