Jasmine

Jasmine is a genus of plants, Jasminum. They are shrubs or vines that grow in moderately warm climates.

Jasmine
Jasminum polyanthum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Oleaceae
Genus:	Jasminum

There are about 200 different species of Jasminum. They are also a favourite in gardens. Tea can be made from the flowers. Some species are used to make special oil, perfumes or incense. Women, especially from Asia sometimes wear jasmine flowers in their hair.

Jasmine flowers are white or yellow in colour, although in rare instances they can be slightly reddish. Jasmine flowers are well known for their lovely smell. Jasmine is also a female name.

Gallery

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  Jasmine flowers (closeup)
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  Jasmine tea