Reseda odorata L., Syst. Nat. ed. 10, 2: 1046. 1759.

Annual or perennial herbs, 10 - 25 cm high, with ascending branches near base. Leaves oblancolate to obovate, usually some with 1 - 2 lateral lobes. Sepals oblong- spathulate, 4 - 5 mm long. Petals 4 - 4.5 mm long, the upper with flat claws; limb inserted near apex of claw, digitate; segments 9 - 15, spathulate. Capsules subglobose, 9 - 11 x 7 - 10 mm, nodding.

A native of N. Africa, with fragrant white or cream-coloured flowers, often cultivated as an ornamental plant, particularly in Rajasthan.