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The Orange Jasmine - Murraya paniculata is in full bloom. You probably have seen it here. This photo also gives you a report on the progress of the longans. They are getting big and heavy on the branches. If you drive around Miami tonight, you may be able to detect the wonderful scent of the jasmine here and there. Roll down your car windows.
The Orange Jasmine - Murraya paniculata is a large multi-trunked shrub or small tree. It is also known as the China Box and belongs to the Rutaceae or Rue family. The fragrant “snow white" flowers stand out against the evergreen dark green leaves which are made of three to nine leaflets.This evergreen shrub flowers several times throughout the year, and produces fragrant jasmine-scented flowers and striking bright orange to red tiny fruits earning its namesake. It makes an outstanding boxwood-like hedge or decorative container plant due to its compact habit and dense glossy green foliage. It grows here as a hedge and it smells tonight o so heavenly. If you drive around Miami tonight, open your car windows and once in a while, you will get to sample this scent from heaven. It's so Miami!
