Are there flowers that are fragrant at night? Detailed answer

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Are there flowers that are fragrant at night?

Among the plants whose flowers exude a scent to attract pollinators, there are those whose fragrance is felt only at night. These are, for example, night violet, mattiola (levkoy) and some others.

Author: Mendeleev V.A.

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