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Definition of star jasmine

star jasmine

Plural:star jasmines
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• noun

1

Any of several true jasmine species in the olive family Oleaceae—most notably Jasminum multiflorum, native to tropical Asia—cultivated as scrambling shrubs for their dense clusters of white, star-shaped blossoms.

Example

"She planted a bush of tropical star jasmine near the patio to enjoy its bright white blooms throughout the winter months."

2

An evergreen woody climbing vine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) of the dogbane family Apocynaceae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia and widely cultivated for its glossy foliage and clusters of intensely fragrant, pinwheel-like, five-petaled white flowers.

Example

"The garden trellis was covered in blooming star jasmine, filling the warm evening air with a sweet, heady perfume."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name and sweet floral scent, the widely cultivated star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) belongs to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) rather than the true jasmine genus (Jasminum).

• Nearby Words

star anise
star cluster
star fruit
star jasmine
star of bethlehem
star thistle
star tortoise

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Star jasmine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/star-jasmine
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