geranium

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These microbes are known to contaminate white wine, causing spoilage and unpleasant odors, including nail polish remover, geranium and "mousy" odors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

These include citronella, a few other geranium varieties, plus marigolds, lemongrass, catnip, certain types of mint, lavender, and lantana.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

The salt scrub infused with wild geranium and rosewood soothes for smooth skin and a calm mind.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Ms. Wong claimed that essential oils containing lemon and geranium prevented the binding of the COVID-19 virus to human cells, and that “a lot of studies” showed oregano also worked against coronavirus.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2023

A boy threw a hard ball at a geranium pot on Imm Janan’s front step and it shattered.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye