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Characteristics of Jasminum nudiflorum

Jesse Pinkman
2020-07-02 19:39:03
Winter jasmine usually blooms from February to April. Because it blooms in winter and spring, it has the name of winter jasmine. It has 5-6 petals and only yellow color. After flowering, leaves will grow, usually opposite compound leaves, but there are also single leaves. In addition to viewing, it has certain medicinal value, which can treat sweating and other diseases. Although similar to forsythia, the number of petals and the color of branches are slightly different.

I. flowering time

The flowering period of Jasminum nudiflorum is at the turn of winter and spring, usually from February to April. Because the temperature is not high at this time, a hundred flowers have not yet opened, it is the first flowering plant, so it has the name of welcoming spring.

2. Appearance features

Jasminum usually has 5-6 petals and only one yellow color. Its flower is not big, general diameter does not exceed 3 centimeters. The leaves appear only after the flowers open, usually opposite, but with a single leaf at the base. Leaves have hairs on both sides when they are young, but they are glabrous when they grow up.

3. Medical value

In addition to ornamental, Jasminum nudiflorum has certain medicinal value. Its flower can solve sweating and other problems, at the same time, relieve heat and diuresis, and treat headache. And the leaves can activate blood and detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain.

Winter jasmine

4. The difference with Forsythia

The appearance of Jasminum and forsythia is similar, but there are differences when we look carefully. The first is petals. The Jasminum usually has six petals, but the forsythia has only four. The branches of Jasminum are green, while Forsythia is usually brown.

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