• Silphion thrived in what is now Libya thousands of years ago and was used by ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians in medicine, food and even perfume
• It has not been seen for 2,000 years, leading experts to believe it went extinct
• A Turkish professor believes the ferula drudeana that grows on Mount Hasan in Turkey is the elusive ancient plant
• It has the same description and medicinal benefits as the ancient silphion

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