cape jasmine

Thân thiện

A small cape jasmine bush blooms beside the garden path.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of flowering shrub: An evergreen shrub (Gardenia jasminoides) widely cultivated for its large, fragrant, white, waxy flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Usage Notes

• "Cape jasmine" is the common name for the plant species . It is primarily used in horticulture and gardening contexts.
• The name is somewhat misleading, as the plant is not a true jasmine (genus ). The "cape" refers to the Cape of Good Hope, and "jasmine" refers to the similarity of its scent to that of true jasmine flowers.
• It is more commonly and simply called a gardenia.

Examples

• The air was heavy with the sweet scent of cape jasmine.
• She planted a cape jasmine bush beside her patio to enjoy its evening fragrance.
• The florist used cape jasmine blooms in the bridal bouquet.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/formal contexts: The term may be used to specify the particular species, , within the larger gardenia family. >

Variants and Related Words

• Gardenia (n): The more common and general name for plants of the genus , including .
• Common gardenia (n): Another name for the same species.

Synonyms

• Gardenia
• Common gardenia

Học thuật

Noun

1. evergreen shrub widely cultivated for its large fragrant waxlike white flowers and glossy leaves

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cape jessamine
• Gardenia jasminoides
• Gardenia augusta