gardenia
UK: ɡɑːˈdiːniə | US: ɡɑːrˈdiːniə
n. a tropical shrub or tree with fragrant white or yellow flowers
n. the flower of such a plant, often used in perfumes or decorations
The word "gardenia" honors Dr. Alexander Garden (1730–1791), a Scottish-American botanist who contributed to the study of flora in the American colonies. The suffix "-ia" is commonly used in botanical Latin to name plants after individuals or places. The term reflects the flower's cultivation in gardens and its association with horticultural beauty.
The gardenia blooms filled the room with a sweet, intoxicating fragrance.
She wore a single gardenia in her hair for the wedding.
Gardenias require acidic soil and plenty of sunlight to thrive.
The perfume was infused with notes of gardenia and jasmine.
He gifted her a potted gardenia as a symbol of purity and love.