ABSTRACT
Description: Shrubs growing in thickets in several Mediterranean islands (Crete, Cyprus) and countries (Spain, particularly). In the Spanish region of Zamora, C. ladanifer L. and its varieties are predominant. On the other hand, the extractive use of C. creticus growing on the island of Crete is steadily decreasing. The part used is resin gum from leaves and twigs. Labdanum has a sweet, herbaceous, balsamic odor reminiscent of ambergris with a rich, lasting, animal-like undertone.
