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Patchouli (also spelled patchouly or pachouli) (/ p ə ˈ tʃ uː l i /; Pogostemon cablin) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, commonly called the mint or deadnettle family. The plant grows as a bushy perennial herb , with erect stems reaching up to 75 centimetres (30 in) in height and bearing small, pale, pink-white flowers.
Agarwood is known under many names in different cultures: Another name is Lignum aloes or Aloeswood, unrelated to the familiar genus, Aloe. Also from akil, via Hebrew and Greek. [21] In Assamese it is called xasi (সাঁচি). [22] In Bengali, it is commonly known by the same Sanskrit name as
Pogostemon is a large genus from the family Lamiaceae, first described as a genus in 1815.It is native to warmer parts of Asia, Africa, and Australia. [1]The best known member of this genus is patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, widely cultivated in Asia for its scented foliage, used for perfume, incense, insect repellent, herbal tea, etc. [2] In 1997, it was proposed for the genus to be split into ...
Scientists have discovered a unique fossil that does not match any known species of flowering plants, an advance that sheds more light on the planet’s ancient diversity.. Researchers first ...
The following is a list of widely known trees and shrubs. ... Taxonomic families for the following trees and shrubs are listed in alphabetical order, likewise the ...
The Jurupa Valley City Planning Commission has requested further study on a development that potentially threatens one of the oldest plants in the world. One of Earth's oldest known plants takes ...
Agastache rugosa, also known as wrinkled giant hyssop, [3] Korean mint, [4] purple giant hyssop, [5] [a] Indian mint and Chinese patchouli is an aromatic herb in the mint family, native to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Russian Primorye, Taiwan, India, and Vietnam).
Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings.