Dictamnus
Botanical name: Dictamnus
Dictamnus
Botanical name: Dictamnus
Description
Dictamnus are a genus of flowering plants. Genus members are often cultivated for ornamental garden use. They are covered in gluey, fragrant goop during the summer months, which is irritating to the touch. Interestingly, this makes also makes them a fire risk, as they produce volatile oils that can burst into flames in high temperatures. 
Species of Dictamnus
Gas plant 'Albiflorus'
Albiflorus means 'white-flowered,' and this gas plant does indeed have large and highly decorative white flowers that grow in a spike shape. Its parent plant typically has smaller, lilac-colored flowers. Gas plant 'Albiflorus' is a showy garden plant ideal for borders. It can take a while to get established, but then becomes a repeating perennial.
Dittany bark
Dittany bark (Dictamnus dasycarpus) is a plant species native to warm woodlands in Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Extracts from its root dittany bark have many uses, including being crafted into an insect deterrent.
Gas plant
Gas plant (Dictamnus albus), originally from Europe and Asia, is an easy-to-grow plant ideal for garden borders and cut flowers. It is so-named because it exudes a strong, citrus-scented vapor that is flammable. Some people experience skin irritation from the flowers and foliage.
Dictamnus caucasicus
Dictamnus caucasicus are a genus of flowering plants. Genus members are often cultivated for ornamental garden use. They are covered in gluey, fragrant goop during the summer months, which is irritating to the touch. Interestingly, this makes also makes them a fire risk, as they produce volatile oils that can burst into flames in high temperatures.
Scientific Classification
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