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What are the characteristics of jasmine? A complete overview

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Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is an erect or climbing shrub of the genus Jasminum in the family Oleaceae, reaching up to 3 m tall. Native to India, it is widely cultivated in southern China and around the world. The flowers are extremely fragrant and are a famous raw material for scented tea and an important raw material for fragrances; the flowers and leaves are used medicinally to treat red, swollen, painful eyes and also have the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm.

Other names for jasmine

Jasmine, xianghun, molihua, meili, meili, moli, moli, moli, moli, mulihua

Jasmine's growth habits

Jasmine mostly grows in warm, humid environments, and grows best in a well-ventilated, semi-shaded environment. The most suitable soil is slightly acidic sandy soil containing a large amount of humus.

Most varieties are intolerant of cold and drought, and cannot withstand frost, waterlogging or alkaline soil. When the winter temperature is below 3°C, the branches and leaves are prone to frost damage, and if it lasts a long time, the plant will die.

Jasmine's flower language

You are my life.

White jasmine: cordial, love of sensory pleasure.

Purple jasmine: gathering, mature beauty, timidity, conjecture.

Jasmine is pure, rich, fresh and long-lasting, and carries the meanings of loyalty, purity, chastity, simplicity, delicacy and enchantment.

Jasmine's symbolic meaning

① It represents loyalty and chastity. In love, jasmine represents pure and sincere love, with no false element , expressing steadfast love. Many countries regard it as the flower of love, and young people use it as a gift for their girlfriend to express loyal love to the other person.

② It represents respect and esteem. When an honored guest visits, a hospitable host will weave jasmine into a garland and hang it around the guest's neck to show respect and friendship; this is a gesture of warm hospitality. On solemn occasions such as weddings, it is also a very suitable decorative flower, and is often used in bridal bouquets.

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