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Water jasmine is originated from China and Southeast Asia. Shrubs to 10 feet tall (3 m); elliptic to narrowly oblong leaves, 1 to 3 inches long (2.5-7.5 cm), 0.6 to 1.2 inches wide (1.5-3 cm), pubescent along midvein. Plant has clusters of 1 to 10 or more white fragrant flowers. It is most often used for bonsai in Southeast Asia.

Water Jasmine, Vietnamese "Mai Chiếu Thủy"

Wrightia religiosa

water jasmine

water jasmine

Water jasmine bonsai selling at a flower market in Saigon during
Vietnamese New Year.

bonsai