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Polianthes tuberosa
TuberoseHerb
Polianthes tuberosa, the tuberose, is a perennial plant in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, extracts of which are used as a note in perfumery. Now widely grown as an ornamental plant, the species is native to Mexico.
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAgave
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial
Synonyms
Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Polianthes tuberosa.