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Reseda odorata

Reseda odorata

9.9
A Mediterranean plant with many small flowers that smell very sweet
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Reseda odorata blooms throughout the summer, adding a pleasant scent to the garden.

Examples

  • She planted Reseda odorata along the walkway to greet visitors with its spicy aroma.

  • Many florists use Reseda odorata in their arrangements because of its delightful fragrance.

  • Gardeners prize Reseda odorata for its intensely sweet fragrance.

  • The garden was filled with beautiful Reseda odorata plants.

  • Have you ever smelled Reseda odorata?

  • The sweet smell of Reseda odorata attracted bees and butterflies to the garden.

  • In summer, the air is perfumed with the scent of Reseda odorata, making the garden a lovely retreat.

Synonyms

mignonette
vsReseda odorata
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small garden plant with many tiny, spicy-smelling flowers

is the formal scientific name for the same cultivated plant
sweet reseda
vsReseda odorata
9.9

A Mediterranean plant with many flowers that have a strong scent

is the scientific name used for that same cultivated plant

Surface Forms

Reseda odorata singular
Reseda odoratas plural

Morphology

Reseda + odorata

The binomial is compositional: Reseda (a plant genus) + odorata (Latin for 'scented'/'fragrant'), so the phrase literally denotes a scented Reseda (mignonette). Botanical Latin routinely uses this adjective pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Reseda odorata comes from Latin and is actually a simple description: Reseda is the plant name and odorata means 'scented'. People long ago grew it for its strong, sweet smell in gardens and perfumes, so the name helps you remember the plant by its scent.