Reseda odorata Mignonette (Resedaceae)

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Reseda odorata
Mignonette
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The Reseda odorata plant species is found in N. Africa - Egypt. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Resedaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mignonette.

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Latin Name:  Reseda odorata
Common Name:  Mignonette
Family:  Resedaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  a common weed, it also grows amongst rocks[245].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny position or in some shade if the summers are long and hot[108, 200]. The flowers are very fragrant[245]. Plants are sometimes cultivated for the essential oil in their flowers[61]. A good plant for bees and butterflies[30, 200], it is also an important food plant for the caterpillars of many species of butterfly[30].

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