Because of the plant’s many health-giving qualities they tried to grow it in Venice as early as in the 15th century, and later other countries tried, but without any success. Even as geographically close as in Athens the attempts to grow dittany failed, as the plant lost its fragrance and colour. The only place outside Crete to grow dittany is on the island of Kythira.
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