Jasmine Flowers are a species of fragrant flowering hedge
plant in the olive family and are native to the tropical
regions of Asia to warm climates. The Jasmine is a
very popular flower around the world especially in the
tropics because of its unique fragrance.
Its scientific name is Jasminum. Many people also enjoy
jasmine flowers as a tea alone or with black or green tea. It is popular in perfumery.
It can also be used as jasmine syrup and jasmine essential oil. Jasmine
is also the National Flower of Indonesia where it is known as Melati, and the
Philippines, where it is known as Sampaguita.
Jasmine leaves are shiny and the flowers which grow in clusters
have five or six 1-inch white or yellow petals. Popular jasmine varieties
include Common jasmine, Downy jasmine and Primrose jasmine. Jasmine
is used for tea predominantly in China. Essential oil from jasmine plants has
many age-old herbal medicinal uses. Jasmine flowers are traditional hair
adornments across southern Asia.
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