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How does a flower get its smell?

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The petals of the flower are the source of the fragrances. The petals house tiny glands that produce essential, or volatile, oils that vaporize easily, often releasing a distinctive aroma. One flower can make dozens of different essential oils, which mingle to yield the flower's unique fragrance.

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