Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)

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Floridian Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) Dec 29, 2002

In full flower late December 2002

Common name: Patchouli
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Pogostemon
Species cablin

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/53931/

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Ulrich Manhattan Beach, CA(Zone 11) Dec 29, 2002

In case you didn't know: If you lengthen the exposure time (not possible on cheaper digital cameras like mine) then the aperture (f-stop) will be smaller and your depth of field (focus) will be greater.

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Floridian Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) Dec 29, 2002

Thanks Max I'll try that...This plant is in a bad place to get a good clear picture. It's among others and in the shade...I'd be embarressed to say how many pics I've actually taken...LOL! I'll keep trying though!

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Ulrich Manhattan Beach, CA(Zone 11) Dec 31, 2002

Stacey, at a speed slower than 1/250th you may need a tripod.

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Nurafey Polk City, FL(Zone 9b) May 28, 2003

What part of the plant does the oil/scent originate? I thought it was the leaves, but the flowers look sticky, do they smell anything like the "patchouly" scent that is associated with it?

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Floridian Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) May 28, 2003

I think it is the young leaves mostly, at least for potpourri. When I walk by a plant in my office and brush it with my hands the scent fills the air and stays on my hands.
You'll love it...

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