Reseda alba
Réséda alba
White Mignonette
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 8-9 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Leaf type | Pinnatisect |
| Height | to 80 cm |
Description
A branched perennial. The flower stalk which takes up most of the upper stem is densely packed with white flowers.
Flowers
Flowers fragrant, white with pronounced yellow stamens. Each flower has 5-6 sepals, linear and pointed and 5-6 petals, with each petal divided into 3 long, narrow lobes.
Leaves
Pinnatisect leaf is deeply lobed, almost to the central midrib. Ten or more narrow, deep lobes almost to midrib.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: elliptical with 4 edges.
Edible
Leaves: cooked or raw.
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