Prayer and Blessings
Do We Recite a Blessing on Flowers That Have a Pleasant Fragrance?
Question
Should one recite a blessing on flowers that have a pleasant fragrance?
Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello,
One should recite the blessing over fragrances on flowers that have a pleasant fragrance.
However, it should be noted that there are flowers that are classified as a tree, and their blessing is "Borei Atzei Besamim," such as roses, jasmine, and rosemary.
There are also flowers that are classified as a plant, and their blessing is "Borei Isbei Besamim," such as some varieties of narcissus. One must ascertain, for each flower individually, what its blessing is.
Best wishes,
Hillel Meirs
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