garden mignonette
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Mignonette, belonging to the genus Reseda, is a group of fragrant-flowered herbs and shrubs native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Several species are cultivated as garden flowers.1
The garden mignonette (Reseda odorata) is particularly popular for its delicate, musky fragrance and an essential oil used in perfumery. These plants typically grow to about 1 to 2 feet in height and have lobed leaves. Their flowers, borne on long spikes, are usually white or yellowish-green with orange anthers. Other species include wild mignonette (R. lutea) and white mignonette (R. alba). Weld (R. luteola) is notable for yielding a yellow dye used for millennia.1
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