Lily of the Valley, Convallaria majalis, has a strong, sweet scent when it flowers in mid-spring. As a ground cover, it does ...

The aroma of a flower may contain as few as seven to ten different oils, as in snapdragon or petunia, or as many as 100 different chemicals, as is the case with orchids. Dudareva has been studying ...

Its unique flowers are not just a visual delight but also come with a strong, musky odor designed to attract bats for pollination. This scent can be quite unpleasant and lingers in the air ...