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Jasminum nudiflorum, the winter jasmine, is a slender, deciduous shrub native to China (Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Xizang , Yunnan). The flower's blossoming peaks right after winter, which is why it is also named Yingchun ( 迎春 ) in Chinese, which means "the flower that welcomes Spring".
Jasmine absolute has a heavy, sweet scent valued by perfumers. The flowers release their perfume at dusk, so flowers are picked at night and a tiny amount of oil is obtained from each blossom by solvent extraction. The result is an expensive oil which can be used in low concentrations. [citation needed]
Jasmine can be either deciduous or evergreen, and can be erect, spreading, or climbing shrubs and vines. The leaves are borne in opposing or alternating arrangement and can be of simple, trifoliate, or pinnate formation. The flowers are typically around 2.5 cm (0.98 in) in diameter.
Jasmine has been made into a well-known scent around the world. It was introduced as a perfume in Europe in the 16th century. The flowers create an aroma that exudes a calm atmosphere, relieving mental and emotional strains. [11] Due to the pleasing scent, J. grandiflorum are commonly made into essential oils, perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics ...
What a jasmine flower! Of all the fragrant flowers and grasses in the garden, there is none as fragrant as it. I want to pluck one and wear it, but the gardener would scold me. What a jasmine flower! When jasmine blooms. not even snow is whiter. I want to pluck one and wear it But I'm afraid those around me would mock me. What a jasmine flower!
Jasminum multiflorum, commonly known as star jasmine, [1] is a species of jasmine in the family Oleaceae. In Indian mythology, Kund is known for its whiteness. So, instead of the common western phrase 'white as snow', what often appears in Hindu mythological stories is 'white as kunda'. Also, beautiful white teeth are often compared to Kunda buds.
Jasminum polyanthum (Chinese: 多花素馨; pinyin: Duōhuāsùxīn), [1] the many-flowered jasmine, [2] pink jasmine, [3] or white jasmine, [4] is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to China and Myanmar. [5] A strong evergreen twining climber, it is especially noted for its abundant, highly fragrant pink to white ...
Rain drops on jasmine bud. Jasminum auriculatum is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Andaman Islands. [1] [2] Due to essential oil contained in the flowers, it is cultivated commercially in India and Thailand. It is used for decorative purposes and festivals in India.