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Posted by bettydo South CA (My Page) on

Mon, May 15, 06 at 2:51

The flower is smaller than the pink jasmine sold at Home Depot and it has a more pleasant scent. Usually, it is grown as a bonsai. Does any nursery carry it? Here're the photos:

And as a bonsai

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Posted by ariel73 z9FL (My Page) on
Mon, May 15, 06 at 14:27

I believe it is wrightia religiosa. I am not sure if I spelled it right.

Here is a link that might be useful: wrightia

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Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Mon, May 15, 06 at 14:53

Definitely wrightia religiosa. Look it up at Gardino's Nursery, Logee's, and other online shops.

Jim

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