Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Double Butterfly Jasmine



Double Butterfly Jasmine flowers in my garden.

Botanical Name : abernaemontana divaricata Variegata 'Flore Plena'

Common Name : Crepe Jasmine, Double Crepe Jasmine, Indian Carnation Flower, Double White Gardenia, Creme & Green Double Butterfly Jasmine



Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)

The large shiny leaves are green and are 6 or more inches in length and about 2 inches in width. The waxy blossoms are white double five-petaled pinwheels that are borne in small clusters on the stem tips.