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The Mediterranean shrub that waits for wildfire to crack its seeds open.
fire loverSome species need flames to germinate their seeds
day flowersPetals fall by afternoon, replaced next morning
sticky resinLeaves ooze labdanum, an ancient perfume ingredient
goat harvestResin once combed from grazing goats' beards
crepe paperBlooms look wrinkled, like fabric left in pockets