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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ in the spring and only lightly cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. An autumn sowing usually succeeds in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -10°c[200].

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