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2 species
NEArabian jasmine
Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton
Oleaceae family
Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is a fragrant shrub of the olive family with white flowers that release a rich sweet scent at night — the raw material for jasmine tea and prized jasmine absolute in perfumery.
NERose
Rosa chinensis Jacq.
Rose family
The rose (genus Rosa, family Rosaceae) is a group of perennial thorny shrubs and the world's most popular cut flower and ornamental garden plant, a symbol of love. This entry takes Rosa chinensis Jacq. (the China rose) as its representative — a species native to south-west China and an important ancestor of modern roses because of its repeat-flowering habit. The petals are distilled into a precious oil (rose otto/absolute) rich in citronellol and geraniol; the hips are rich in vitamin C; and the petals and buds are also used in tea, preserves and spices.