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Ixora odorata coming into bloom in the garden.
Nikon D810
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di
Marumi CPL
Cropped SOOC jpeg
The Chalk Fragrant-orchid lives up to its name: it produces a sweet, orangey smell that is very strong in the evening
East Kent
Very fragrant though inconspicuous, even nondescript in appearance. Hummingbirds love it.
Rest of the January garden journal shots. Quite a change
from the first half of the month.
Pierwsze tegoroczne fiołki! Wypatrzyłam je na osiedlu, podczas spaceru z psem. Zaskoczyło mnie bardzo, że już kwitną :)
First violets in this year! I saw them today, when I was walking with my dog. I was very surprised that they are already blooming :)
Viola odorata is a species of the genus Viola native to Europe and Asia, but has also been introduced to North America and Australasia. It is commonly known as Sweet Violet, English Violet, Common Violet, or Garden Violet.
The species can be found near the edges of forests or in clearings; it is also a common "uninvited guest" in shaded lawns or elsewhere in gardens. The flowers appear as early as February and last until the end of April.
Flowers and leaves of viola are made into a syrup used in alternative medicine mainly for respiratory ailments associated with congestion, coughing, and sore throat. Flowers are also edible and used as food additives for instance in salad, made into jelly, and candied for decoration. A decoction made from the root (dry herb) is used as a laxative. Tea made from the entire plant is used to treat digestive disorders and new research has detected the presence of a glycoside of salicylic acid (natural aspirin) which substantiates its use for centuries as a medicinal remedy for headache, body pains and as a sedative. As a bath additive the fresh crushed flowers are soothing to the skin and the aroma is very relaxing.
Polish name: fiołek wonny
Its hard to believe that this is a modern-day asian metropolis.
Hong Kong literally means "fragrant harbor" in Cantonese. It's a port city that once was the major point of entry/exit for tea, perfume and other fragrant things. To this day, some people still opt to live on house boats. This woman in particular is paddling out to hers.
Taken in Hang Fa Chuen, Typhoon Shelter
Basil or Sweet Basil, is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum.
The word basil comes from the Greek βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning "king".
The Oxford English Dictionary quotes speculations that basil may have been used in "some royal unguent, bath, or medicine". Basil is still considered the "king of herbs" by many cookery authors and chefs. View On proper Black
Basil is commonly used fresh in cooked recipes. In general, it is added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavour. The fresh herb can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or for a longer period in the freezer, after being blanched quickly in boiling water. The dried herb also loses most of its flavour, and what little flavour remains tastes very different, with a weak coumarin flavor, like hay...
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LA: Agrimonia procera
EN: Fragrant agrimony
DE: Großer Odermennig
HU: Szagos párlófű
Another species of the Agrimonia genus in Europe.
Grows much higher than the common agrimony. The flowers have a pleasant lemon like smell.
Likes ruderal areas, avoids lime.
Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm/F1.4 with Extension Tube ( 1 )
Rose Fragrant Apricot "フレグラント・アプリコット" @ My Little Garden