RE: some native Cretan endemics
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- Subject: RE: some native Cretan endemics
- From: K* H*
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 21:46:31 -0700
- Importance: Normal
David Feix wrote:
>...3. Ferula communis- which has much the appearance of Fennel in foliage,
but a much more
> brilliant flower spike up to 8 feet tall, and a bright butter yellow
inflorescence, and also
> growing in Santorini, but with much less size...
Ferula grows similarly robustly hear in central coastal California and is a
rampant weed on my and my neighbors' land. At least it isn't very poisonous
and smells pretty nice; it seems that it's also been used as a
contraceptive. But as an ornamental, eegads!
Karl
Berryessa Foothils
San Jose, California
UC/Sunset Zone 16 / USDA Zone 9.
