学名：Gardenia jasminoides
[今日の記事]gardenia
Any of the approximately 200 species of ornamental
shrubs and trees in the genus Gardenia,
in the madder family, native to tropical and
subtropical Africa and Asia. Gardenias have white or
yellow tubular flowers, evergreen leaves, and large,
berrylike fruits containing a sticky, orange pulp.
Cape jasmine (G. jasminoides), native to China,
is the fragrant species sold by florists.
[出典]britannica
[単語チェック！]approximately:おおよそ
the madder family:アカネ科
madder：A southwest Asian perennial plant
(Rubia tinctorum) having small yellow flowers,
whorled leaves, and a red root.
The root of this plant, formerly an important source
of the dye alizarin.
A red dye obtained from the roots of this plant.
sticky:ねばねばする
Cape jasmine (G. jasminoides):クチナシ、ヤエクチナシ
