SPECIMEN / BURSERACEAE
Boswellia rivae
Somali Frankincense
Origin to be documented
GENUS OVERVIEW / Boswellia
Boswellia is a genus of trees in the family Burseraceae, known for its fragrant resin. The biblical incense frankincense is an extract from the resin of the tree Boswellia sacra, and is now produced also from B. frereana. Boswellia species are moderate-sized flowering plants, including both trees and shrubs.
This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.
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- Botanical family
- Burseraceae
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