# Cape jasmine

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Gardenia jasminoides, a fragrant flowering plant native to eastern and southeastern Asia.

## Etymology
Formerly believed to be a jasmine (genus Jasminum) from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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