Jasminum officinale Jessamine (Oleaceae) Deciduous climber

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Jasminum officinale
Jessamine
Deciduous climber
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The Jasminum officinale plant species is found in W. Asia to E. Asia. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jessamine.

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Latin Name:  Jasminum officinale
Common Name:  Jessamine
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Shrubberies and forests, usually on humus-rich soils, 1200 - 3000 metres in the Himalayas[51, 145].

Edible Uses: Flowers - fragrant. Eaten or used to flavour or scent tea[183]. The dried flowers are a tea substitute[177]. An essential oil from the flowers is used as a condiment in various foods, especially Maraschino cherries but also baked goods, ice cream, sweets, chewing gum etc[183, 238]. It imparts a bitter-sweet floral tone[183].

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