4K views · 477 reactions | Kompassikukat (Silphium) on asterikasvien suku, johon kuuluu 13 lajia. Ne ovat sukua auringonkukille. Niitä esiintyy alkuperäisenä Pohjois-Amerikassa: Yhdysvalloissa ja Kanadan Ontariossa.[1] Leveäkompassikukkaa on viljelty koristeperennana ja myös biomassakasvina Keski-Euroopassa. Se on levinnyt luontoon useissa Euroopan maissa. #kompassikukka #arnokasvi | Arno Kasvi: Palstalta parempaa -kirja | Facebook

The world's first global assessment of flora has been published. It shows that a huge number of plants are under threat of extinction. Thankfully we’re discovering thousands of new species too, which is great, as long as we can protect them. | The Guardian

48K views · 1K reactions | Lost Roman silphium may have been found again, but science is still checking the evidence. #AncientHistory #Archaeobotany #Silphium | History Vault | Facebook

In ancient Cyrene, a plant called Silphium was an engine of incredible wealth and trade. This valuable botanical treasure was exclusive property, growing only on a narrow strip of land and fueling the entire enterprise of the city. The global market for this plant was immense, making its control a cornerstone of local finance and a rare opportunity for development. The demand was a lesson in unmitigated consumption. For the elite of Rome, it was a priceless investment in health, a key to luxury