Maduraï Jasmin

The Duke of Tuscany introduced the jasmine to India around 1690.... see more

The Duke of Tuscany introduced the jasmine to India around 1690. Originally from Arabia, its fresh or dried flowers have since nourished Indian culture in its myths and daily attentions. Here, the jasminum sambac perfumes tea or is tied in garlands; there, in the vicinity of temples, it becomes an offering.
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