Jasmine is a well-know flower throughout the world. Belonging to the olive family Oleaceae, it represents the genus Jasminum.
Having about 200 species, the flower inhabits in the tropical and warm climate regions of the Europe, Asia, and Africa. These attractive blooms are worn by females in their hair in the regions of southern and southeast Asia.
Its stems are slender, trailing and green-colored. Jasmine’s deep-green leaves can be either evergreen or fall in autumn (it depends on the species).
The majority of the Jasmine species have white flowers with the size of about 1 inch. However one can come across jasmines in yellow color as well.
The blooming time of the plant is in such seasons as summer or spring. It usually flowers half a year after being planted.
Jasmines are widely used as the gardening flowers, house plants, and cut flowers. The flowers are highly appreciated for their fragrance. That is why a lot of their species are used in the manufacture of perfumes and incense. By the way, Jasmine flower buds are more fragrant than its blossoms.
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