Winter jasmine
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Winter jasmine
Jasminum nudiflorum
Winter jasmine is a cheerful plant that blooms bright yellow flowers in the winter. It loves to grow in gardens and can climb on walls or fences, bringing color even when it's cold outside.
Habitat: Urban areas, gardens
Appearance
The Winter jasmine has slender, arching green stems that remain vibrant throughout the year. Its bright yellow, star-shaped flowers appear on bare branches before leaves emerge, making it visually striking against a winter backdrop. The flowers often emerge singly along the stems.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyOleaceaeGenusJasminum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
2
Interesting facts
Despite its name and bright blooms, Winter jasmine flowers have very little scent!
It was introduced to Europe from China in the 19th century as a prized ornamental.
Its bright green stems can photosynthesize even when the plant has lost all its leaves!
Some butterflies, like Red Admirals, might visit its flowers on mild winter days!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Wonder Bloom
Winter jasmine can bloom in freezing temperatures by having flowers resistant to cold, helping it be an early food source.
Ability
Flexible Climber
Winter jasmine has long, flexible stems that can scramble over walls or fences, helping it reach sunlight in various environments.
Ability
Grounding Roots
Winter jasmine can root wherever its stems touch the ground, helping it spread naturally and create new plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Winter
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
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Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
provides early nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
food source for winter-active queens
eaten by
Roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
young shoots may be occasionally browsed
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Winter jasmine?
100-300 cm
How wide does Winter jasmine spread?
100-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Winter jasmine?
1-2.5 cm
When does Winter jasmine bloom?
Winter
Is Winter jasmine edible?
No
Is Winter jasmine toxic?
None
What is Winter jasmine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Winter jasmine pollinated?
Insect
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