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Jasmine is a woody plant; let us introduce you to the characteristics of jasmine

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

Other names for jasmine

Jasmine, Xianghun, Molihua, Meili, Meili, Mali, Moli, Moli, Muli flower

Growth habits of jasmine

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

Most varieties are afraid of cold and drought, are not tolerant of 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 for a long time, they will die.

The flower language of jasmine

You are my life.

White jasmine: friendly, love of sensory feelings.

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

Jasmine is pure and clean, rich, fresh and fragrant, and enduring, with meanings of loyalty, purity, chastity, simplicity, exquisiteness, and charm.

The symbolic meaning of jasmine

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

② It represents respect and esteem. When distinguished guests visit, hospitable hosts string jasmine into a wreath and hang it around the guest's neck to express respect and friendliness; it is a kind of warm and hospitable etiquette. On solemn occasions such as weddings, it is also a very appropriate decorative flower, and is also often used in bridal bouquets.

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