Boswellia sacra (Frankincense) - Image 2

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Botanical names: Boswellia sacra, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia undulato crenata

Common names: Frankincense, Olibanum Tree

Family: Burseraceae

Origin: Northeastern Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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