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Cananga or Kenanga

Cananga odorata

Photo by achmmad
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Field Notes

Notes:

This species usually have a trees habit, but can be found in flowering since they are shrub sized. Odorata came from their fragrant flower. Oil derived from flower is used as aromateraphy. Spotted in garden!

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Cananga odorata

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Comments (4)
DeniseT
We have one of these in our garden, too. Lovely smell, and nice photos. :)
achmmad
Yes Cormoros! I agree with you.
cormoros75
This is the best smell ever..... I love ylang ylang

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