Where Does Frankincense Come From?

Where Does Frankincense Come From? Most frankincense comes from about five species of Boswellia trees, found in North Africa and India, but also in Oman, Yemen, and western Africa. The trees look gnarled and knotty, like a desert bonsai. Why is frankincense so valuable? The sacred trees that produce Frankincense and Myrrh are almost impossible