說明/ 常綠灌木或小喬木,株高1–3 公尺。奇數羽狀複葉,羽葉、小葉互生,葉形倒卵形或橢圓形,在陽光下葉面密生許多油腺點,此為芸香科的特徵,若揉搓葉片,會有類似柑橘的濃郁味道。夏秋季開白色的花,花瓣5 枚,為長橢圓形或長橢圓狀披針形。白花盛開時,強烈的香味遠播,因此有七里香的美稱。果實為橢圓形,尾端尖,成熟時為紅色。枝葉耐修剪,適作園藝觀賞植物之用。(黃伊君攝)
Orange Jasmine is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 1-3 m. It has alternate, pinnately compound leaves with up to seven egg-shaped to elliptical leaflets. The leaves are covered with oil glands, common in the Rutaceae family, and produce a citrus-like smell when rubbed. The plant produces white flowers in summer and autumn with 5 oval-shaped petals. When in bloom, the flowers give off a strong fragrance that can travel long distances, giving the plant the name “Seven Miles Fragrance.” The berries are oval in shape and turn red when ripe. It is cultivated as an ornamental tree because of its hardiness. (Photo courtesy of Huang Yi-jun)