Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
463416

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad. 3: 51 (1756)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462748



Common Names

  • Fragrant Mignonette
  • Fragrant Reseda
  • Fragrant Mignonette


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Description

Reseda odorata (also called Sweet Mignonette, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Europe. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of 10–20 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Reseda odorata, commonly known as mignonette, is a fragrant plant used in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in perfumes and as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reseda odorata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reseda odorata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Reseda odorata

Reseda odorata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and roadsides.

Reseda odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reseda odorata?

Reseda odorata

What is the common name of Reseda odorata?

Dyer's Weed

Where is Reseda odorata native to?

Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

Species in the Reseda genus

Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana, Reseda lanceolata, Reseda globulosa, Reseda kurdica, Reseda gredensis, Reseda guichardii, Reseda haussknechtii, Reseda inodora, Reseda jacquinii, Reseda decursiva, Reseda balansae, Reseda barrelieri, Reseda battandieri, Reseda diffusa, Reseda armena, Reseda attenuata, Reseda coodei, Reseda complicata, Reseda buhseana, Reseda bungei, Reseda saadae, Reseda lutea, Reseda pruinosa, Reseda stricta, Reseda suffruticosa, Reseda stenostachya, Reseda scoparia, Reseda sessilifolia, Reseda sphenocleoides, Reseda spinescens, Reseda stenobotrys, Reseda media, Reseda micrantha,

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

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