Extinct Biblical Tree Resurrected From Ancient Seed Found In Cave
A 1,000 year old seed discovered in a cave in the Judean desert has sprouted, grown and reached maturity, and appears to have medicinal qualities.
Commiphora caudata leaves. This tree may be a close relative to “Sheba”, a young Commiphora tree grown from a 1,000 year old seed discovered in a cave in the Judean desert. (Credit: Vinayaraj / CC BY-SA 3.0)
A mysterious ancient seed recovered during archaeological excavations of a cave near Jerusalem has grown into a tree that may be the source of a medicinal balm mentioned in the Bible, according to a newly published study.
