Crape Jasmine (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fragrance of the crape jasmine filled the air as the sun began to set in the tropical garden.
- Crape jasmine was planted along the pathways of the botanical garden to release its sweet scent in the evening.
- The glossy leaves of the crape jasmine complemented the vibrant colors of the other flowers in the arrangement.
- In the warm climate of northern India, crape jasmine thrived and bloomed profusely, attracting pollinators at night.
- The delicate, wavy corollas of the crape jasmine added a touch of elegance to the tropical landscape.
Synonyms
- Crepe Jasmine
- Tabernaemontana Divaricate
- Pinwheel Flower
- Coffee Rose
- Crepe Gardenia
- Nero's Crown
- East Indian Rosebay
- Adam's Apple