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Interesting Facts about Jasmine and Plumeria


Interesting Facts about Plumeria and Jasmine


Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Plumeria flowers have a history of being associated with beauty, charm, and grace, often used in Hawaiian leis and other floral decorations.  

Origin
China, Himalayas, Tibet  
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • Jasmine releases intoxicating perfume at nightand thus also known as the "Queen of the Night" in India.
  • The name Jasmine is derived from the Persia 'yasmin' which means a fragrant flower.
  
  • The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Vine  
Shrubs, Trees  

Flower Meaning
  
perfection and immortality  

Astrological Flower
  
Plumeria  

Birth Month Flower
  
April  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

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Jasmine and Plumeria History

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Interesting facts about Jasmine and Plumeria also include the information about their history and origin. Jasmine and Plumeria history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Jasmine is originated in China, Himalayas, Tibet whereas traces of Plumeria were first found near Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America.

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