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Frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) Wadi Aful, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 5, 2015. Boswellia sacra,Fall,Geotagged,Oman Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra)

Wadi Aful, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 5, 2015.

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"Boswellia sacra" is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is the primary tree in the genus "Boswellia" from which frankincense, a resinous dried sap, is harvested. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula, and northeastern Africa.

Similar species: Sapindales
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2016. Captured Oct 5, 2015 08:29 in As Sultan Qaboos St, Oman.
  • DSC-RX100M2
  • f/9.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200
  • 10.4mm