Tuberose
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Botanical Name |
Polianthes tuberosa |
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Family |
Agavaceae |
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Other Names |
Tubereuse, Tuberosa |
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Description |
Perennial up to 50cm/20in tall, long slender leaves, tuberous root, white flowers |
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Native to |
Central America |
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Cultivated in |
France, China, Taiwan, Egypt |
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Actions |
Narcotic |
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Constituents |
Methyl benzoate, methyl anthranilate, benzyl alcohol, butyric acid, eugenol, nerol, farnesol, geraniol |
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Other Uses |
Perfume |
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Caution |
Often adulterated |