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Upright Mignonette

Reseda alba

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Reseda alba (Upright Mignonette)

Names in Other Languages

French mignonnette blanche

German Weiße Resede

Similar Species in Reseda

Corn Mignonette

Reseda phyteuma

Cut-Leaf Mignonette

Garden Mignonette

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Upright Mignonette?

The scientific name of Upright Mignonette is Reseda alba. It belongs to the genus Reseda.

Where does Upright Mignonette live?

Upright Mignonette is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Japan), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary.

What family does Upright Mignonette belong to?

Upright Mignonette (Reseda alba) belongs to the genus Reseda, which is part of the taxonomic family Resedaceae.

What kingdom does Upright Mignonette belong to?

Upright Mignonette (Reseda alba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Upright Mignonette?

The closest relatives of Upright Mignonette in the genus Reseda include Corn Mignonette, Cut-Leaf Mignonette, Garden Mignonette, Weld.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Reseda — 5 Species

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Corn Mignonette

Reseda phyteuma

Cut-Leaf Mignonette

Garden Mignonette

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Upright Mignonette

Reseda alba

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Data verified March 2026

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