questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ts Dec. 5, 2018, 8:55 p.m. What is asafoetida also called the devil's dung? fruitresinmineralexcrement of batsAsafoetida also known as food of the gods or devil's dung, is the English name for the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, a perennial herb that grows 1 to 1.5 m tall. Asafoetida has a pungent smell, but in cooked dishes it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks. TsShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Asafoetida3Very interesting! wikipedia → Asafoetidareach: rather globalbiologyIndiaVotes +1 Very interesting! Joschi +1 Very interesting! M +1 Very interesting! ---