CSIR CIMAP AROMA | Plant Details

Plant Details

:Common Name

Sweet vernal grass

:Scientific Name

Anthoxanthum odoratum

:Introduction

Anthoxanthum odoratum, commonly known as sweet vernal grass, is a short-lived perennial species native to acidic grasslands of Eurasia and northern Africa. Owing to its pleasant fragrance, it is cultivated as a lawn and ornamental plant and is also commonly found in unimproved pastures and meadows. The species name odoratum is derived from Latin, meaning “fragrant” or “odorous.”

: Details

Anthoxanthum odoratum is a short-lived perennial grass that forms dense tufts, with stems reaching up to 70 cm in height. The leaves are relatively short and broad, measuring approximately 3–5 mm in width, and range from glabrous to sparsely hairy.