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Madagascar jasmine

Who needs artificial air fresheners when you could have a delightfully fragrant houseplant filling the air with its delicious perfume? Madagascar jasmine brings all this and more, from its tactile, waxy leaves, to its dainty white blooms, which are a popular addition to bridal bouquets.

Despite its name, Madagascar jasmine is not a ‘true’ jasmine and is instead part of the Apocynaceae family, which also includes periwinkles and oleander. ‘Madagascar jasmines are among the most fragrant of all flowers and will fill your home with a beautiful, natural aroma,’

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