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RE: Amorph odoratus.

From: "Wilbert Hetterscheid" hetter at worldonline.nl> on 2002.05.16 at 18:22:02(8809)
What IS it with you people and your noses? The main constituent in the scent
of Amorphophallus dunnii (Marcus, read your literature better!!) is
1-phenylethylacetate, a typical "fruity" smelling compund, also used to
influence the taste of candy.
Lord P.
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> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: aroid-l@mobot.org [mailto:aroid-l@mobot.org]Namens
> mburack@mindspring.com
> Verzonden: donderdag 16 mei 2002 16:45
> Aan: Multiple recipients of list AROID-L
> Onderwerp: Amorph odoratus.
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> I am pleased to say that the A. odoratus I have been growing
> for a few years finally bloomed.. opening fully this morning.
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> I have heard many reports that "odoratus" was pleasant
> smelling... reminding people of carrots.
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> What I can say is...although it doesnt smell like rotting
> dead meat or feaces... I wouldnt exactly call it "pleasant".
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> It smells like a spicy idunnowhat... tolerable for a small
> period of time.. but definately not on the list for possible
> future air fresheners!!!!
>
> Marc
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