Difference between revisions of "Gardenia"
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Revision as of 12:03, 18 May 2020
Description
Any of several flowering evegreen shrubs of the genus Gardenia. One plant, Gardenia jasminoides, native to China, is popular with gardeners for its large sweet-smelling flowers. A orange colorant extracted from its large fruits has been used as a dye.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cape jasmine; Gardenia jasminoides; Gardenia angusta
Additional Images
Gardenia
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Gardenia." Encyclopædia Britannica. 9 Sept. 2004 .