Shelley wrote:
: Hello
:
: It is the orientals that smell so divine... the scent is so
: reminiscent of ylang ylang oil..... I wonder if these plants are
: related to the source of the oil.... would anyone know?
:
:
: "iles" wrote in message
: ...
: Would anyone know what family of liliums is scented ie
: asiatic,oriental, LA Thanks in advance if you can help

The oil is from Cananga odorata - taken from google
This tall tree, from the custard apple family, is very popular throughout
Asia for its fragrant flowers. Reaching 15-20 metres in is tropical home, it
makes a stunning large specimen with its glossy foliage and elegant pale
yellow heavily scented flowers, which are in abundance during March and
April.

The essential oil is distilled from flowers and used as a flavouring in
sweets, icings, baked treats and soft drinks.


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Tricia
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