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why some of them smell? what's the reason?
 
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En_lizard said:
why some of them smell? what's the reason?
To attract insects, for pollination.
 
Cause of the fragrance in flowers...

Scent 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.
excerpt from http://www.millsfarmplants.co.uk/Scented_plants.htm
 
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