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Buxus sempervirens (Europe, n. Africa & w. Asia) has been cultivated for centuries, often used in hedges & parterres. Many people (including me!) object to the odor of the foliage. It smells like cat pee. π± 4-Mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-one is the culprit. #Buxaceae #Botany πΎπ§ͺπ±
Apr 28, 2025, 4:55 PM
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