Reseda is a genus of flowering plants in the family Resedaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. The most common species is Reseda luteola, commonly known as MIGNONETTE. MIGNONETTE is an annual herb with small, fragrant white flowers that are used in perfumes and potpourri. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine, and is also used as a culinary herb.