vetiver
Aromatic tropical grass
Vetiver is a tropical grass native to India, cultivated for its fragrant roots.
The roots yield an essential oil used in perfumery, with an earthy, woody scent often described as smoky or leathery.
Vetiver appears in colognes, soaps, and aromatherapy products: The fragrance has vetiver base notes.
The plant's deep root system also makes it useful for erosion control.
Fragrant liquid for wearing
- scentAirborne odor detected
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- woodyMade of tree-stuff
smoky · earthy · balsamic · leathery · musky · oriental · amber · green
Narrow-leaved ground cover
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- perennialRecurring each year
- clump-formingGrowing in dense clusters
- tussockClump of coarse grass
cultivar · monocotyledon · tropical · subtropical · inflorescence · agronomy · harvest · distillation
Woven rush floor mat
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- matsFlat floor coverings
- blindsAdjustable slatted window coverings
curtains · India · Haiti · Java · Réunion · traditional · craftwork · thatching
Drainage area boundary
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
- sedimentParticles settling in liquid
- runoffExcess water drainage
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
terrace · embankment · revegetation · riverbank · conservation · sustainable · resilient · hardy
perfume
Fragrant liquid for wearing
- scentAirborne odor detected
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
woody · smoky · earthy · balsamic · leathery · musky · oriental · amber · green · fresh
grass
Narrow-leaved ground cover
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- perennialRecurring each year
- clump-formingGrowing in dense clusters
tussock · cultivar · monocotyledon · tropical · subtropical · inflorescence · agronomy · harvest · distillation · cultivation
tatami
Woven rush floor mat
blinds · curtains · India · Haiti · Java · Réunion · traditional · craftwork · thatching · roots
watershed
Drainage area boundary
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
- sedimentParticles settling in liquid
- runoffExcess water drainage
groundwater · terrace · embankment · revegetation · riverbank · conservation · sustainable · resilient · hardy