PATCHOULI

Patchouli

Patchouli is a species of plant from the genus Pogostemon. It is a bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems, reaching two or three feet in height and bearing small, pale pink-white flowers. The plant is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is now extensively cultivated in China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as West Africa.

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patchouli

Noun

  1. Any of several East Indian menthaceous plants which yield a highly fragrant oil.
  2. The oil or perfume made from these plants.


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