Why are white flowers so less fragrant?

[ToiletCrusher]

Of all the flowers, why are the white ones so much less fragrant?

I haven't done a lick of research about this yet but, I assume I am right.

Now, I need to know why.

[sr71blackbird]

Lilies have a strong smell. There are a lot though, I know what you mean. I am not sure.
I will make a thread about purple flowers and see what comes up. Good idea!

[~Katja~]

Of all the flowers, why are the white ones so much less fragrant?

I haven't done a lick of research about this yet but, I assume I am right.

Now, I need to know why.

jasmine is a pretty fragrant flower...

[disneyspy]

cherry blossoms are white and they're so fragant my whole town town smells wonderful right now

[razorboy]

jasmine is a pretty fragrant flower...

Exactly. My night blooming jasmine is fragrant as hell.

[~Katja~]

it has to do with pollination, not colors

[Aggie]

Magnolias and Gardenias are about as fragrant as they come. So, no.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1380/544055977_38cf3664eb.jpg

http://files.nireblog.com/blogs/elpecadointenso/files/gardenias_std.jpg

[ANC]

Who besides a florist notices?

[ToiletCrusher]

Those flowers seem to be the exceptions.

But, overall, it seems that white flowers are less smelly (in a good way).

Am I right or am I right?

[Aggie]

White daisies are my favorite. I wish they smelled.

http://www.annetbaumphotos.com/Large-White-DaisiesMed.jpg

[~Katja~]

Those flowers seem to be the exceptions.

But, overall, it seems that white flowers are less smelly (in a good way).

Am I right or am I right?

you are wrong... I would even go as far as to say they smell stronger because the colorful flowers already attract birds and bees who then help pollinate... so the white ones have to try a bit harder and therefore smell a bit stronger, but most often very pleasant.

[Dude!]

Those flowers seem to be the exceptions.

But, overall, it seems that white flowers are less smelly (in a good way).

Am I right or am I right?

you are wrong

[ToiletCrusher]

you are wrong... I would even go as far as to say they smell stronger because the colorful flowers already attract birds and bees who then help pollinate... so the white ones have to try a bit harder and therefore smell a bit stronger, but most often very pleasant.

Explains one of my fetishes (sp?).

you are wrong

Explain with useful knowledge and I will concede.

[RhinoinMN]

My crabapple tree has white blossoms and smells delightful.


You are wrong, sir.

[Dude!]

Explain with useful knowledge and I will concede.

go to this link:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2225449_choose-fragrant-flowers.html

read it all but
especially Point # 4:

The most fragrant flowers tend to be white or very pale-colored. If you think back to high school botany, you may remember the scientific reason for that fact: To reproduce themselves, most flowering plants need to attract birds or insects that will pollinate the blossoms. Those critters are drawn to either bright colors or strong scents.

now, do you agree to
STFU?

[ANC]

"White flowers are less fragrant than black flowers.."

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/06/ani_difranco.jpg

[RhinoinMN]

"White flowers are less fragrant than black flowers.."

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/06/ani_difranco.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31JQ90ZGGDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[ANC]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31JQ90ZGGDL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

:laugh:...it wasn't that much of a stretch.

[~Katja~]

go to this link:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2225449_choose-fragrant-flowers.html

read it all but
especially Point # 4:

The most fragrant flowers tend to be white or very pale-colored. If you think back to high school botany, you may remember the scientific reason for that fact: To reproduce themselves, most flowering plants need to attract birds or insects that will pollinate the blossoms. Those critters are drawn to either bright colors or strong scents.

now, do you agree to
STFU?

cause I did not already state the exact same

[Dude!]

cause I did not already state the exact same

yes
but i supplied information
from a credible source

[RhinoinMN]

yes
but i supplied information
from a credible source

Are you implying that Katja is not a credible source?

:nono::banning:

[ToiletCrusher]

go to this link:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2225449_choose-fragrant-flowers.html


now, do you agree to
STFU?


No reason to be so nasty. And, no. I will continue to beat this issue.

[~Katja~]

yes
but i supplied information
from a credible source

credible is good... but it's even better when it comes from someone incredible... like me

[boosterp]

jasmine is a pretty fragrant flower...

Magnolias and Gardenias are about as fragrant as they come. So, no.

http://files.nireblog.com/blogs/elpecadointenso/files/gardenias_std.jpg

Two of my favorites and were used to create complex scents for the perfume industry.

[zildjian361]

i have no sense of smell sorry:sad:

[JohnCharles]

So, what's the answer?