"A highly perfumed ointment prepared from a plant in india growing in short spikes." Pictured is the Nardostachys Jatamansi, or Spikenard plant, used in making a highly perfumed and sometimes medicinally used oil.

Spike'nard

"A highly perfumed ointment prepared from a plant in india growing in short spikes." Pictured is the…

The spikenard plant, or Nardostachys jatamansi, which is found in the Bible.

Spikenard Plant

The spikenard plant, or Nardostachys jatamansi, which is found in the Bible.