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white upright mignonette

Scientific Name: Reseda alba

Family: Resedaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Reseda alba: The White Mignonette

Reseda alba, commonly known as white mignonette or white upright mignonette, is a flowering plant with a fascinating history and global presence. This forb/herb of the genus Reseda offers a delicate beauty and has captured the attention of botanists and gardeners alike.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is non-woody and considered an herb, which could attract some animals.

Common Names and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Reseda alba L.
  • Common Names: White mignonette, white upright mignonette, wild mignonette, Dyer's Rocket.
  • Family: Resedaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: White upright mignonette is sometimes used as a synonym.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Eurasia.
  • Found in various locations, including Italy (Sicilia, Herculaneum), Israel, and Ontario (Canada).
  • Observed growing freely from walls of excavations.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as an erect annual to perennial forb/herb.
  • Features an impressive spike-like inflorescence.
  • Non-woody plant that is not a grass

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Upright Mignonette (Reseda alba) is a food source for the Bath White butterfly (Pontia daplidice).

Names in other languages

  • French: Reseda blanca
  • Spanish: Reseda blanca
  • Czech: Rt bl
  • Italian: Reseda bianca