The flower pick I'm sharing in this post is from an article written by a friend and fellow writer at Medium.com. She's a self-taught gardener and often shares lovely photos.
“Growing Auspicious Parijaat (Night Jasmine)”
* Parijaat (Night Jasmine) is a highly fragrant flowering plant known for its white petals with orange centers and flowers that bloom at night and drop by morning.
* The plant has strong cultural and spiritual significance, especially in Indian traditions, where it is associated with mythology and religious offerings.
* The plant is valued not only for ornamentation and fragrance but also for its traditional medicinal uses and its ability to attract appreciation in home gardens.
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MY CHILDHOOD
I grew up in Florida, and this particular flower brought back a childhood memory. It's not the same flower. It just looks similar.
The flower from my friend's garden is called Night Jasmine. The flowers are present on the plant during the day, but they are generally closed or less active in daylight and open at night, when they release their famous fragrance. The scent is strongest after sunset.
The flower I vaguely recall from my childhood memories is called Orange Jasmine / Mock Orange (Murraya paniculata). It is widely grown in South Florida, has glossy leaves, and fragrant white flowers that can resemble Parijaat from a distance. This flower is open during the day, and people may smell its sweet citrus-like fragrance. But the fragrance becomes especially noticeable in the evening and at night when the air is cooler and calmer.
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