Calycanthus

/ˌkælɪˈkænθəs/ noun

A genus of aromatic deciduous shrubs native to North America and Asia, known for fragrant brownish flowers that smell like strawberries and spices.

From Greek 'kalyx' (cup, chalice) and 'anthos' (flower), literally meaning 'cup-flower' because of the distinctive cup-shaped flower structure formed by sepals and petals.

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