Orange blossom water can be found at most Middle Eastern or international markets, as well as at specialty markets and online. You’ll often find it next to—wait for it—rose water.

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Nevadans chose the sustainable sagebrush. Idaho’s blooming Syringa or mock orange, Oregon’s grape plant and Missouri’s dotted hawthorne blossom were believed to protect against negative spirits.