Scented Garden

Fragrant plants generally refer to plants that give off aroma. Aromatic substances can be found in different parts of these plants, including root, stem, flower, leaf, fruit, seed and bark.

This garden features a collection of various fragrant plants. There are fragrant flowering plants like Gardenia jasminoides, Murraya paniculata, Hedychium coronarium, Jasminum multiflorum and Magnolia coco.

Fragrant plants synthesise and release a huge amount of volatile aromatic compounds. In addition to purifying the air, these compounds, when extracted, are widely used as medicine, food and cosmetics, etc.

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens - Scented Garden
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens - Scented Garden
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens - Scented Garden
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens - Scented Garden