4 plants with tantalising aromas


By AGENCY
"Cosmos atrosanguineus" is native to Mexico and has a chocolate aroma. — AFP

Forget the kitchen, these plants will bring the mouth-watering scent of coffee, chocolate and even curry to your garden. Get ready to unleash the aroma with the tasty smells of these four plants.

1. Wake up and smell the coffee with Bignonia capreolata



Commonly known as the crossvine, this plant grows pretty carmine red trumpets with petals in the form of a small yellow sunburst.

On top of that, this plant has a surprising mocha aroma, with a coffee or chocolate smell.

Native to the southeastern United States, this flower is a veritable feast for the senses with its delicious smell and colourful blooms.

2. The sweet smell of chocolate with Cosmos atrosanguineus



Hailing from Mexico, the country of cacao, it’s perhaps no coincidence that this plant gives off a chocolate aroma. This sweet-smelling plant blooms from June to October.

Its blooms also start off almost black before turning a deep purple-red colour. In short, the so-called chocolate cosmos is a delightful little plant to try in a pot.

3. A curry aroma with Helichrysum italicum



Also known as immortelle or the curry plant, this shrub-like plant with grey evergreen foliage and yellow flowers smells just like curry.

Its flowers could almost be mistaken for mimosa flowers, but immortelle grows in bush, close to the ground, rather than on a tree.

The plant’s exotic aroma whisks you away right in your garden, and it’s relatively hardy, even withstanding heat waves.

4. Citrus crush with lemon verbena



This little-known perennial shrub isn’t short of charm, and is often used in herbal teas or potpourri.

It also gives off a deliciously delicate lemon smell, and bears some resemblance to its cousin, lemon balm. Its leaves bring a subtle citrus scent to gardens and interiors. – AFP Relaxnews

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Living

Wall mural adoption project aims to raise RM150k for children with Down syndrome
A 194-year-old tortoise may hold clues to longer life
Are chocolate bear cubs France's new macarons?
Scientists find an alien 'phoenix planet' born from the ashes of a dying star
Most architects said building a house here was impossible, but one did it anyway
Which dog breeds live longest? And how to help your dog live longer
From kimchi to malatang, tomatoes take on new flavours in Korea
Isle of Wight fossil sheds light on enigmatic meat-eating dinosaurs
Chinese fossil of bird with undersized wings scrambles avian evolution
He has a red meat allergy, but wanted a burger. So he got into ostrich farming

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read