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The term stinking Billy is a colloquial name given to sweet William in Scotland due to its strong, pungent smell. The contrast between the pleasant-sounding name "sweet William" and the less appealing "stinking Billy" adds a touch of humor and character to the plant's identity in Scottish culture.
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