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General Information

Ferula cupularis is a perennial plant growing from a taproot; it can grow 120 - 150cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a preservative.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

W. Asia - Iran

Habitat

Higher mountains

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.30 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Ferula cupularis.
Ferula species generally can succeed in most soils[], though they prefer a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position[].
Plants have a long taproot and are intolerant of root disturbance[]. They should be planted into their final positions as soon as possible.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The dried flowers, leaves and stems are used to cure ulcers[]. and also to preserve foodstuffs (oil and meat) Dried parts[].

Other Uses

The dried flowers, leaves and stems are used to preserve foodstuffs (oil and meat)[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as the seed is ripe in a greenhouse in autumn[]. Otherwise sow in mid spring in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Plant them out into their permanent positions whilst still small because the plants dislike root disturbance[]. If necessary, give the plants a protective mulch for their first winter outdoors.
Division in autumn. This may be inadvisable due to the plants dislike of root disturbance.