Wednesday, 9 May 2012

FFF25 - THE SWEET-SCENTED JASMINE

Jasminum, commonly known as jasmines, is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae). It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of the Old World. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers.

Jasminum angulare (Wild Jasmine) is a species of jasmine that is indigenous to South Africa. This scrambling climber can be grown in the sun or semi-shade. It produces masses of white, scented, star-shaped flowers and it attracts a variety of birds. This is one of around 10 species of Jasmine that naturally occur in South Africa.

Join me for Floral Friday Fotos by linking your flower photos below, and please leave a comment once you have done so!
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22 comments:

  1. Libby9 May 2012 at 18:55

    Oooo...second link and first comment - how cool is that?!?

    I LOVE the scent of jasmine. Do you think this is the jasmine that they make jasmine tea with?

    Great photo! Thanks for hosting :)

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  2. Linda9 May 2012 at 19:31

    I love the jasmine - the shape of the flowers, and the scent. Lovely photo! Will be linking up later in the week!

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  3. Forsythea Nelms9 May 2012 at 20:42

    What a lovely flower! Thanks for hosting!

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  4. Ebie9 May 2012 at 21:15

    I love the sweet scent of this flower, especially at night when the wind blows, the scent follows.

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  5. NatureFootstep9 May 2012 at 22:50

    jasmine ... smelling nice in the evening. And beautiful too with those delicate white flowers.

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  6. Andrea9 May 2012 at 23:24

    I am not familiar with this species, but am with others. They are all scented but also vary. Our national flower, Jasminum sambac, is sweet smelling and not heavy as other jasmines.

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  7. Unknown10 May 2012 at 01:29

    They planted Jasmine flowers this year, in front of the gate where I live. Love the fragrance, but also Jasmine tea -one of my favorite green teas:)

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  8. Unknown10 May 2012 at 01:47

    sweet-scented jasmine.

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  9. Tina´s PicStory10 May 2012 at 02:16

    beautiful jasmine :)

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  10. A wondering star10 May 2012 at 06:31

    Sweet flower.
    Maybe it's essential oils from the wild Jasmin we can buy here at home.

    Thanks for sharing

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  11. Lois Evensen10 May 2012 at 07:13

    Very nice! Love seeing all the flowers, too. :)

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  12. Gilla10 May 2012 at 09:38

    Lasst Blumen sprechen ist ein schoenes Hobby und erfreut wohl alle menschen,es gibt sogar Tiere die es lieben in Blumen zu sitzen, herrlich!

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  13. Karin M.10 May 2012 at 11:28

    Beautiful Jasmine, he has a wonderful fragrance ...
    Best regards, Karin

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  14. Anonymous10 May 2012 at 19:01

    Love flowers with wonderful fragrance.
    Great Jasmine picture!!
    Posted flower pictures from my garden and tropical flower blog.
    Enjoy!!
    - Cheers Gisela.

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  15. PhoebsFloral.com10 May 2012 at 20:10

    The flowers look beautiful, it a nice touch and using natural lighting in your work, great job.

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  16. lotusleaf10 May 2012 at 22:36

    I love jasmine of any kind!

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  17. Modern Mom11 May 2012 at 04:47

    They are so pretty!

    Cacti Flowers

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  18. Halcyon11 May 2012 at 05:44

    So pretty and delicate! :)

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  19. Donna Heber11 May 2012 at 05:51

    Oh, your Jasmine looks heavenly! The blossoms are so pretty and delicate. Thank you for hosting our party.

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  20. SquirrelQueen12 May 2012 at 00:00

    What a beautiful variety of jasmine.
    Thanks for hosting!

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  21. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪13 May 2012 at 04:20

    our jasmine here is pink.

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  22. Anonymous13 May 2012 at 20:39

    I can almost smell the heavenly scent! Lovely capture. Thanks so much for hosting this week. Can't wait to see all the gorgeous blooms. :-)

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