gardenia

Japanese Name

くちなし

kuchinashi

Description

The gardenia flower, called "kuchinashi" in Japanese, is a fragrant white bloom known for its sweet, strong scent. Gardenias are often used in gardens and floral arrangements and symbolize purity and love.

Gardenias are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. They have been admired for their strong fragrance and beauty for centuries. In Japan, kuchinashi was introduced from China and has been cultivated since at least the Heian period (794–1185).
The flowers of kuchinashi are often used in traditional Japanese gardens, and their fruit is used as a natural yellow dye in textiles and food. Gardenias symbolize purity, love, and elegance in Japanese culture.

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