This part of Italy is home to many orris-producing iris flowers. Orris is a preparation of the fragrant rootstock of an iris. It is used in perfumery the world over and it’s price is higher than gold. It grows throughout Tuscany and Umbria and is harvested by hand in specific farms. The fragrance has been around since ancient times and was a favorite of the Medicis. Find out more about the tradition of growing this plant and preparing fragrances from this BBC Travel article.
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