Re[2]: Ferula
Richard wrote:
"Actually, for both, and as a source of fragrances. Asafoetida is called
both Devil's Dung and Food of the Gods. It is extremely potent, and has
sulfur-based flavorants that are more potent than those of garlic. Some
natives wear it around their necks to fend off vampires. It is a frequent
component (sparingly!) in Iranian, Pakistani, Afghan, and Indian cooking.
It is a component of Worcestershire sauce.
Galbanum (F. galbaniflua) is similar, and is more used for medicine and
fragrances."
Very interesting. Perhaps it's one of the ingredients which I puzzle over and
can't quite identify in those cuisines (of all of which I am inordinately
fond...).
Getting back to (I think it was Trevor's) the original post on Ferula, does
anyone know if this is likely to become a noxious weed should it escape the
garden?
Deborah
