Vanilla essential oil is extracted from vanilla planifolia, which belongs to the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is one of the primary sources of vanilla flavoring. The Flowers are greenish-yellow, with a diameter of 5 cm (2 in) and they mature after about five months, at which point they are harvested and cured. Buy now: https://www.aromaticscanada.ca..../shop/oils/essential