Silphium (also known as laserwort or laser; Ancient Greek: σίλφιον, sílphion) is an unidentified plant that was used in classical antiquity as a seasoning, perfume, aphrodisiac, and medicine. …

Aug 21, 2025 · Ancient Greeks used a 'miracle' plant called Silphium, which was thought to have gone extinct 2,000 years ago, has now been rediscovered.

Aug 27, 2022 · Silphium was used by the Romans as a form of herbal birth control. They used it so often, in fact, that the plant went extinct before the fall of the Roman Empire — or so we …

Apr 15, 2025 · Silphium (or sylphion) was the most famous herb of antiquity, a botanical panacea revered across the ancient world. And, as if out of tragic irony, it was so rare that it became …

Silphium was a plant a member of the Apiaceae family, including parsley, carrots, and fennel. Ancient descriptions suggest it resembled a giant fennel, with a thick, hollow stalk and celery …

Oct 23, 2025 · Did the legendary Silphium truly go extinct? Explore the historical record and the modern botanical struggle to verify its identity.

Jan 8, 2025 · 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 …

May 7, 2025 · Silphium is an extraordinary herb steeped in ancient lore and reemerging as a modern natural remedy. Praised for its impressive health benefits, this botanical marvel offers …

Sep 1, 2023 · Among them was a golden plant that grew on long thick stalks called silphium, or silphion. The plant treated coughs and fevers, functioned as a perfume, and was even used as …

Feb 2, 2022 · Nearly 2000 years ago, the city of Cyrene in Northern Africa (modern day Libya) had one plant to thank for its status as one of the richest cities in the land. It was known as …