Category
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frankincense
thumb|Frankincense
thumb|Boswellia carteri tree that produces frankincense, growing inside [[Biosphere 2]]
Frankincense, also known as olibanum (), is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfume, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. The word is from Old French ('high-quality incense'). There are several species of Boswellia that produce frankincense, including, but not limited to, Boswellia sacra (syn. B. bhaw-dajiana, syn. B. carteri), B. frereana, B. serrata (B. thurifera), and B. papyrifera. Resin from each is available in various grades which is affected
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.

Boswellia sacra
species of plant

Boswellia serrata
species of plant

Boswellia papyrifera
species of plant

Boswellia frereana
species of plant

Boswellia dalzielii
species of plant

Boswellia socotrana
species of plant

Boswellia ameero
species of plant
Boswellia elongata
species of plant
Boswellia nana
species of plant

Boswellia pirottae
species of plant
Boswellia ogadensis
species of plant
Boswellia bullata
species of plant

Boswellia dioscoridis
species of plant
Boswellia popoviana
species of plant