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why some of them smell? what's the reason?
Flowers produce scent primarily to attract insects for pollination. The fragrance is generated in the petals, specifically within epidermal cells that synthesize essential oils. Each flower's scent is chemically intricate; for instance, the clove scent of pinks consists of approximately 60 different chemicals. Understanding these mechanisms highlights the evolutionary adaptations of flowering plants.
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To attract insects, for pollination.En_lizard said:why some of them smell? what's the reason?
excerpt from http://www.millsfarmplants.co.uk/Scented_plants.htmScent in flowers is most usually produced in the petals. On the petals’ surface is a layer of cells, called epidermal cells. In these cells various types of fragrant oil are made, commonly known as 'essential oils'. The scent of each flower is chemically quite complex: for example, the clove scent of pinks is made up of about 60 different chemicals.