Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides).

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) aka confederate jasmine, and Chinese star jasmine is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia (Japan, Korea, southern China and Vietnam). A valuable perfume oil is extracted from the steam distilled or tinctured flowers and used in high end perfumery. In a dilute form, tinctured flowers are much used in Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai incenses, while bast fibre is produced from the stems.

Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) close-up. (© LightColourShade. All rights reserved)

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) hedge. (© LightColourShade. All rights reserved)

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides). (© LightColourShade. All rights reserved)

 Confederate Jasmine, Chinese Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides).
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