Re: TOTD 112608: what defines you/labdanum plant is?

[Guest guest]

> Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 9:50 PM

> Labdanum - before I ever encountered in perfumery, the scent

> of Rock Rose was one of firm favourites. I always have at least one

> bush in my garden. >

> Sophia

does anyone know the latin name for the plant they give to labdanam source

which i believe is made from the roots, and could we grow it?

Bb

[Guest guest]

> does anyone know the latin name for the plant they give to labdanam

source

> which i believe is made from the roots, and could we grow it?

> Bb

>

The name is Cistus ladanifer (and others Cistus too), and the EO

Labdanum comes from the resin that the shroub secretes on its leaves.

It's typical of the flora of Mediterranean basin.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I dont know if its of any help.

But I manage to plant them from seeds, it took time but now I have

this beautiful labdanum plant with shiny leaves. The smell is really

musky and relaxing!

I also manage to get some plants with roots and a beautiful flower did

blossom! It was beautiful and huge.

Angi

[Guest guest]

Correction!

Not musky but amber scent!

Angi

p.s. if you need contact to buy the plant, I may give you one contact.

Havent asked but I think they sent international from europe.

[Guest guest]

okay, you said the magic word....amber.......its a plant eh? Can I grow this

plant?

evie

[Guest guest]

I worked with a wholesale nursery in southern California for 10 years

and we grew a good assortment of various Cistus species to include C.

ladanuferus. SoCA is a Mediterranean climate and the plant sold well

there. If you contact a local Home Depot in the western USA states you

might inquire as to special ordering Cistus from El Modeno Gardens.

After moving here to AZ I was able to get Home Depot to special order

this from the sales rep. There may be other nurseries that sell this

as well.

Cheers

Ron