Jasmine is the National Flower of the following countries:
• The Philippines, where it is known as “Sampaguita”, and is usually strung on garlands which are then used to adorn religious images.
• Indonesia, where the variety Jasminum sambac is the “puspa bangsa” (National Flower), and goes by the name “Melati”, In the country, especially the island of Java, it is the most important flower in wedding ceremonies for ethnic Indonesians.
• Pakistan, where Jasminum officinale is known as the “Chambeli” or “Yasmine” is the national flower.
• In Syria, it is the symbolic flower of Damascus, which is called the City of Jasmines. In Sanskrit it is called “Mallika”. It is called “Chameli” in Hindi.
• Jasmine is cultivated at Pangala, in Karnataka, India, and exported to Middle Eastern countries.
• J. fluminense is an invasive species in Hawaii, where it is sometimes known by the inaccurate name “Brazilian Jasmine”. J. dichotomum is also invasive in Florida.
• In Thailand, jasmine flowers are used as a symbol of the mother.
by v1olet
Wow I learned a lot. Not to mention beautiful! I have a new appreciation for jasmines.
Thanks
Those are absolutely beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing them!
Beautiful range of Jasmine! I wonder if all the flower smell the same? :o
All of them have sweet smelling fragrance.
The less petals they have, the stronger fragrance they produce.
The bigger, the softer.
that’s new :) thanks for the info v1olet !
Stunning closeups.