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How a Scottish Botanist Gave the Gardenia Its Name (and Its Secret-Love Meaning)
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The gardenia is named after an 18th-century Scottish botanist, carries a Victorian meaning of "secret love," and became a Southern corsage tradition made famous by Billie Holiday. Here's the story, plus how to bring its fragrance home.
