- 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