Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum or Jasminum sambac (depending on the variety)

Common Names:

• Kagattan Jasmine
• Mullai (in Tamil)
• Mogara (a popular name for jasmine in South India)
• Indian Jasmine
• Arabian Jasmine (in some contexts)

Physical Appearance:

• Flowers:

  • The flowers of Kagattan Jasmine are white or sometimes cream-colored with five petal star-shaped blooms. They are highly aromatic, producing a sweet, rich fragrance that is strongest during the evening and night. The intense, heady fragrance makes it a favorite for use in garlands, temple offerings, and traditional rituals.
  • The flowers are relatively small to medium-sized, but their collective fragrance and dense clusters of blooms make them an attractive addition to any garden.