That’s weird that this is a new story - this made the rounds a year ago. But thanks for sharing! https://www.timesofisrael.com/miracle-plant-thought-to-be-extinct-claimed-to-have-been-rediscovered-in-turkey/
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The plant, which the Ancient Greeks called silphion (silphium), was a golden-flowered plant. It was once the most sought-after product in the Mediterranean even before the rise of Athens and the Roman Empire.
It is believed that the plant with yellow flowers attached to a thick stalk was crushed, roasted, sauteed, and boiled for medicinal purposes, food, and even contraception.
That was a fascinating read. Some great research has gone into it and they have some really compelling evidence. This is definitely exciting.
Ferula drudeana - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferula_drudeana
Silphium - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silphium
This is very interesting, both for it's history and the possible cancer fighting properties.