star jasmine

American  

noun

1. a shrubby, evergreen vine, Trachelospermum jasminoides, of the dogbane family, native to China, having small clusters of fragrant, white flowers, often cultivated as an ornamental.

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Example Sentences

Taking inspiration from L.A. beaches, the candle’s notes include palm and avocado leaf, star jasmine and magnolia.

From Los Angeles Times

Alternately, there are decorative vines that can adhere to walls, such as star jasmine, evergreen clematis and royal trumpet.

From Washington Post

The flowers of star jasmine cover the arbors and scent the garden, along with sweeps of lavender.

From Seattle Times

Her mourning gown of lustreless, thin black silk fitted perfectly the curves of her finely moulded figure, and at her throat she had fastened a spray of white star jasmine.

From Project Gutenberg