Monday, May 17, 2010

What makes gardenias smell the way they do?

Is there a part inside a gardenia that makes it smell that way?

What makes gardenias smell the way they do?
Scents are actually the reaction of certain cells in the nose to volatile compounds emitted by essential oils in plant parts. These oils may come from roots, stems, leaves, or most commonly from flowers.


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