Calycanth

/ˈkælɪkænθ/ noun

Definition

A woody shrub with fragrant brownish flowers, also known as Carolina allspice or sweetshop.

Etymology

From the genus name Calycanthus, combining 'calyx' (flower cup) and Greek 'anthos' (flower), referring to the flower's distinctive cup-like outer structure.

Kelly Says

These shrubs smell like a candy store because their flowers literally smell like strawberries, allspice, and cinnamon combined—nature's own air freshener that humans have cultivated for centuries!

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