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YELLOW SALVIONE
Scientific name
Phlomis fruticosa
Description
It's an evergreen shrub with golden yellow flowers that brighten sunny slopes and trailsides. Its soft, hairy leaves release a delicate, enveloping scent, accompanying those who walk among rocks and Mediterranean scrub.
Olfactory Path
Sweet, slightly balsamic, herbaceous.
An aroma that calms and guides the senses through the scents of the Mediterranean scrub.
Curiosity
In the Sicilian countryside, it was often used as a natural hedge to border vegetable gardens and fences, protecting crops and providing shelter for beneficial insects. Its popular name, "Falso Balsamo," derives from its slightly resinous aroma, reminiscent of a delicate balm.
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