Uvaria Odoratissima
An Indian plant which is supposed to yield the essential oil called Ylang-Ylang, or Alan-gilan. This oil is obtained by distillation from the flowers, and is highly esteemed by perfumers, having an ex...
An Indian plant which is supposed to yield
the essential oil called Ylang-Ylang, or Alan-gilan. This oil is
obtained by distillation from the flowers, and is highly esteemed
by perfumers, having an exquisite odor partaking of the jasmine
and lilac.
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