Gardenia resiniflua (Gummy gardenia)

Botanical name: Gardenia resiniflua

Common name: Gummy gardenia

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: SE Africa

Ewergreen tree, pale grey bark, veined velvety leaves, strongly scented white flowers, decoction from fruit used for tattooing.

Like Gardenia thunbergia, this species has fragrant white blossoms and woody seed pods that remain on the branches. Gardenia thunbergia possibly often confused with Gardenia resiniflua, it may be distinguished from Gummy gardenia, by its much larger fruits.

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