Author Topic: WANTED: Calamus rotang, Ferula gummosa (aka galbaniflua), Copernicia prunifera  (Read 975 times)

Ansarac

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HAVE:
Valuable hardwood seeds, enroute.
Identified date (Phoenix dactylifera) varieties.

WANTED:
Calamus rotang is the source of rattan canes, and the berry-like fruit are used to make incense. Apparently, harvested in the wild. Tropical.

Ferula gummosa (aka galbaniflua) is a fennel-like plant, which exudes resinous "galbanum" incense, the volatile oil of which is used as an aromatic in soaps and healthcare products. This is also, apparently harvested in the wild. Native to the Mid East, ranging into Eastern Europe. The two varieties are known as Levant or Persian galbanum.

(*Not the Blister Bush, of a similar name.)

Both of the above are possible plants, mentioned in the Bible.

Copernicia prunifera is the Brazilian Carnuba wax palm aka the Palm of Life.

Palms of different varieties are grown in my town, which even has a Palm Ave. These will typically be very ornamental, but serve no utilitarian purpose. I think of them as a source of food and useful materials.

If you have these or relatable seeds, please pm for a trade. I check-in, at least once a week.   8)

 

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