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One shop word, more than one plantJasmine is not a species.
Jasmine is a shop word for more than one scent flower. Tamil malligai is Jasminum sambac. Hindi chameli is often Jasminum grandiflorum. Juhi is Jasminum auriculatum. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Malligai · Jasminum sambac
Jasminum sambac — malligai / mogra, the tight temple string.
- Spanish jasmine · Jasminum grandiflorum
Jasminum grandiflorum — chameli, the pinnate attar jasmine.
- Juhi · Jasminum auriculatum
Jasminum auriculatum — juhi / usimalligai, the ear-leaflet scent jasmine.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.