g8vkv Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Does anyone know what this plant is?Its about 50cm high, with woody hollow main stems and strongly aromatic foliage. Its just about to flower with small yellow 'puffy' flowers (like miniature mimosa).The smell is quite pleasant and I recognise it, but can't place it. At first I thought it was caraway - but the flowers don't look right.Any clues please?[IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/g8vkv/plant1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/g8vkv/plant2.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhorse Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 It looks like a type of mimosa - ours are about to flower again, but they are young trees put in this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8vkv Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks for the idea.I'm not sure about it being a type of mimosa - we've also got a small mimosa tree and its foliage doesn't smell. The look of the flowers is very similar though.The smell of the mystery plant is kind of lemony/lavender - pretty strong. It started growing in spring and now its a 50cm bush.I'd like to know if I can cook with it - or if its only good for rubbing on boils/stings! (not that I have any of those at the moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Could it be a caper plant?http://huntingtonbotanical.org/Rose/Subrosa/44/caper.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8vkv Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 I think the flowers are different.It's quite frustrating because I recognise the smell - just can't put a name to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhorse Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 There's a scented shrub mimosa here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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