orange jessamine

"Orange jessamine" is a popular ornamental plant known for its fragrant flowers and glossy foliage.

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Definition

B2Horticulture

(common)A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree with fragrant white flowers and orange-red berries, often used in gardens and hedges.

Example

  • The orange jessamine is often planted in gardens for its aromatic flowers.
  • Orange jessamine hedges provide a fragrant boundary around many homes.

C1Botany

(technical)A species of plant scientifically known as *Murraya paniculata*, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, characterized by its smooth bark, pinnate leaves, and clusters of aromatic flowers.

Example

  • Murraya paniculata, commonly known as orange jessamine, thrives in tropical climates.
  • Botanists study the orange jessamine for its unique adaptation to various soil types.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "orange jessamine":

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