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. 2023 Dec 10;12(24):4123. doi: 10.3390/plants12244123

Table 2.

The odor of different scented Pelargonium plant species.

Species Odor References
P. betulinum Camphoreous [43]
P. blandfordianum Scent of almonds, absinthe, and musk [44]
P. capitatum Rose [43]
P. citronellum Lemon
P x Citronella hibrid Citronella [44]
P. crispum Lemon, lime [43]
P. crispum ‘Variegatum’ Lemon fragrance [1]
P. cucullatum Spices [43]
P. denticulatum Lemongrass
P. glutinosum Balsamic
P. graveolens Mint [43]
Strong, sweet, and spicy smell [3]
Rose [44]
P. ‘Graveolens’ of gardens Pungent scent of rose lemon [1]
P. hispidum Fruity [43]
P. ‘Lemon Fancy’ A citrus fragrance [1]
P. ‘Mabel Grey’ A very strong lemon scent
P. odoratissimum Dill smell [44]
A scent reminiscent of stored apples [1]
P. papilionaceum Lemon [43]
P. ‘Prince of Orange’ Orange-scented leaves [44]
P. pseudoglutinosum Balsamic [43]
P. quercifolium Spices
Strong, spicy, and hot smell, with a medicinal flavor [3]
P. radens Mint [43]
P. ‘Rober’s Lemon Rose’ Rose-scented with lemon undertones [1]
P. ‘Royal Oak’ Exotic, spicy scent
P. scabroide Soap [43]
P. scabrum Apricot
P. ‘Sweet Mimosa’ Sweet-scented leaves and clusters [1]
P. tomentosum Mint [43,44]
Strong, sweet, and menthol smell [3]
Peppermint-scented geranium [1]
P. vitifolium Lemon balm, lemongrass [43]