Lesson 6: Names of Flowers
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Lesson 6: Names of Flowers - Mask Toggle

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Tulip
/ˈtuː.lɪp/
noun
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a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
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The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

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flower, bloom, blossom
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tulip bulb, tulip garden, red tulip, spring tulip
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#266
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Goldmohur
/ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/
noun
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A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
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The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.

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flame tree, royal poinciana, flamboyant tree
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goldmohur tree, goldmohur flowers, blooming goldmohur
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#267
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Jesmine
/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
noun
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a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
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The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

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jasmine flower, mogra
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jasmine tea, jasmine oil, jasmine garden, white jasmine
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#268
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Mangolia
/mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/
noun
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a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
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The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.

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magnolia flower, southern magnolia
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magnolia tree, magnolia blossom, white magnolia, pink magnolia
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#269
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Cherry Blossom
/ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/
noun
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the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
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The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

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cherry flowers, sakura
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cherry blossom tree, cherry blossom festival, blooming cherry blossoms
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#270
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Oleander
/oʊliˈændər/
noun
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a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
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The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.

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rosebay, nerium
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oleander bush, oleander poisoning, white oleander, pink oleander
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#271
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Poppy
/ˈpɒp.i/
noun
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a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
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The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.

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papaver, opium poppy
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red poppy, poppy flower, poppy field, poppy seeds
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#272
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Queen crape myrtle
/kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/
noun
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A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
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The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.

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Lagerstroemia, crape myrtle
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flowering tree, garden plant, ornamental tree
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#273
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Bougainvillea
/ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/
noun
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a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
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The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.

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paper flower, great bougainvillea
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bougainvillea vine, bougainvillea bush, bougainvillea flowers, climbing bougainvillea
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#274
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Bastard teak
/ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/
noun
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A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
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The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.

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flame of the forest, palash tree, dhak tree
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bastard teak tree, bastard teak flowers, blooming bastard teak
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#275
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Aster
/ˈæstər/
noun
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a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
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The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.

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starwort, fall flower
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purple aster, wild aster, autumn aster, aster flower
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#276
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Passion flower
/ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/
noun
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A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
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The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.

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royal poinciana, maypop, wild apricot
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passion flower vine, passion flower petals, climbing passion flower
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#277
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Night-jesmine
/naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
noun
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a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
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The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.

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sheuli, coral jasmine, harsingar
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night-blooming flower, evening fragrance, night jasmine tree
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#278
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Marigold
/ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/
noun
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a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
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The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.

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tagetes, calendula
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marigold petals, French marigold, African marigold, marigold garland
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#279
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Rangoon creeper
/ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/
noun
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A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
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The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.

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Quisqualis indica, Chinese honeysuckle
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climbing vine, fragrant flowers, garden climber
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#280
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Sun flower
/ˈsʌn.flaʊər/
noun
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a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
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The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

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helianthus, flower, bloom
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sunflower oil, sunflower seeds, sunflower field, giant sunflower
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#281
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Lavender
/ˈlæv.ən.dər/
noun
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a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
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The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

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lavandula, english lavender
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lavender oil, lavender scent, lavender fields, dried lavender
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#282
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Lantana
/lænˈtɑː.nə/
noun
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a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
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The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.

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shrub verbena, wild sage
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lantana bush, lantana flowers, colorful lantana
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#283
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Arabian Jasmine
/əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
noun
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A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
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The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

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white jasmine, mogra, sambac jasmine
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jasmine flower, jasmine fragrance, blooming jasmine
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#284
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Dahlia
/ˈdeɪ.li.ə/
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a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
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She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.

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dahlia flower, garden dahlia
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dahlia bulb, dahlia garden, colorful dahlia, dahlia variety
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#285
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Butterfly Pea
/ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/
noun
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a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
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Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.

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blue pea, Asian pigeonwings, clitoria
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butterfly pea tea, butterfly pea flower, blue butterfly pea
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#286
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Cockscomb
/ˈkɒkskoʊm/
noun
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a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
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The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.

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celosia, woolflower
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red cockscomb, cockscomb flower, bright cockscomb, tropical cockscomb
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#287
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Malati
/məˈlɑː.ti/
noun
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a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
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The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.

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jasmine, Arabian jasmine, climbing jasmine
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malati vine, malati flower, fragrant malati, white malati
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#288
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Red oleander
/red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/
noun
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a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
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The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

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nerium, rose bay
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red oleander bush, oleander flower, poisonous oleander
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#289
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Bud
/bʌd/
noun
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An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
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The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

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flower bud, shoot, sprout
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bloom, flower, blossom
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rose bud, flower bud, budding stage
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#290
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Water-lily
/ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/
noun
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a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
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The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.

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lotus, aquatic flower, pond lily
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water lily pond, floating water lily, white water lily, aquatic plant
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#291
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China-rose
/ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/
noun
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a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
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The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.

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hibiscus, shoe flower, Chinese hibiscus
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hibiscus flower, tropical flower, garden hibiscus, red china-rose
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#292
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Ironwood
/ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/
noun
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a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
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The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.

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hardwood tree, desert ironwood
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softwood
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ironwood tree, ironwood flowers, desert ironwood
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#293
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Dog-rose
/ˈdɒɡ roʊz/
noun
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A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
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The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.

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wild rose, briar rose, hip rose
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cultivated rose, garden rose
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dog-rose bush, dog-rose hips, wild dog-rose
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#294
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Foal-foot
/foʊl fʊt/
noun
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a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
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The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.

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coltsfoot, tussilago
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foal-foot leaves, wild foal-foot, foal-foot plant
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#295
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Daffodil
/ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/
noun
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A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
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The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

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narcissus, jonquil, easter flower
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daffodil bulbs, yellow daffodils, spring daffodils
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#296
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Yellow oleander
/ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/
noun
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a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
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The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.

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thevetia, lucky nut, be-still tree
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yellow oleander bush, oleander flower, tropical oleander, bright oleander
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#297
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Cosmos
/ˈkɒz.moʊs/
noun
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a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
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The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

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mexican aster, garden cosmos
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cosmos flowers, cosmos seeds, cosmos garden, pink cosmos
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#298
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China box
/ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/
noun
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a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
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The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.

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kamini flower, murraya paniculata, orange jasmine
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white flowers, fragrant blooms, garden shrub, china box plant
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#299
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Tube-rose
/ˈtuːb.roʊz/
noun
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a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
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The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.

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tuberose flower, night queen, rajnigandha
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tuberose scent, white tuberose, tuberose perfume, blooming tuberose
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#300
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Night queen
/naɪt kwiːn/
noun
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a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
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The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.

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tuberose, night-blooming flower, fragrant flower
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night queen fragrance, blooming night queen, white night queen, sweet scent
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#301
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Bakul
/bəˈkuːl/
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a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
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The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.

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mimusops, Spanish cherry
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bakul tree, bakul fragrance, white bakul, bakul blossom
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#302
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Orchid
/ˈɔːrkɪd/
noun
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a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
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The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.

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orchidaceae
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white orchid, exotic orchid, orchid flower, rare orchid, tropical orchid
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#303
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Stramonium flower
/strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/
noun
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A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
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The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.

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jimsonweed flower, thorn apple flower, devil's trumpet
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stramonium flower petals, night-blooming stramonium, toxic stramonium flower
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#304
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Climbing lang lang
/ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/
noun
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a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
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The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

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climbing vine, tropical climber
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climbing lang lang vine, fragrant climbing plant
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#305
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Rose
/roʊz/
noun
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a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
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She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.

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flower, bloom, blossom
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weed, thorn
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red rose, rose garden, rose petals, rose bouquet
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#306
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Periwinkle
/ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/
noun
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a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
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Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.

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vinca, myrtle
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purple periwinkle, periwinkle flower, periwinkle plant
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#307
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Petal
/ˈpetəl/
noun
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One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
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Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

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flower segment, corolla part
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stem, leaf, root
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flower petal, rose petal, petal structure
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#308
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Kadamba
/kəˈdʌm.bə/
noun
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A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
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The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.

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kadam tree, neolamarckia cadamba
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kadamba tree, kadamba flowers, sacred kadamba
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#309
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Ixora
/ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/
noun
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a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
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The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.

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flame of the woods, jungle geranium
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ixora bush, ixora flowers, red ixora, ixora hedge
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#310
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Zinnia
/ˈzɪn.i.ə/
noun
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A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
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The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.

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youth-and-age flower, common zinnia
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zinnia seeds, colorful zinnias, zinnia garden, blooming zinnias
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#311
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Aloe Vera
/ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/
noun
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a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
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The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

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medicinal aloe, true aloe
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aloe vera gel, aloe vera plant, medicinal aloe
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#312
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Balsam
/ˈbɔːlsəm/
noun
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a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
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The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

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impatiens, touch-me-not
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garden balsam, balsam flowers, balsam plant, evening balsam
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#313
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Bouquet
/buˈkeɪ/
noun
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An arrangement of flowers tied or held together
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She received a beautiful bouquet of roses on her birthday.

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flower arrangement, posy, nosegay
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single flower, scattered flowers
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wedding bouquet, flower bouquet, bridal bouquet
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#314
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Peacock flower
/ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/
noun
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a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
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The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.

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flamboyant, royal poinciana, krishnachura
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peacock flower tree, flamboyant tree, royal poinciana
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#315
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Parrot Beak
/ˈpær.ət biːk/
noun
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a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
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The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.

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lotus vine, pelican beak
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parrot beak vine, parrot beak flower, climbing parrot beak
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#316
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Canna
/ˈkænə/
noun
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a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
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The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.

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canna lily, indian shot
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canna lily, red canna, tropical canna, canna flower, tall canna
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#317
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Chameli
/tʃəˈmeɪ.li/
noun
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a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
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The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.

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jasmine, mogra, white jasmine
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chameli garland, white chameli, fragrant chameli, chameli oil
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Champak
/ˈtʃæm.pæk/
noun
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a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
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The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.

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champaka, golden champak, white champak
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champak tree, champak flower, golden champak, champak fragrance
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Lotus
/ˈloʊ.təs/
noun
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a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
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The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

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water lily, sacred flower
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land flower, dry flower
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lotus pond, lotus petals, sacred lotus, blooming lotus
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Gladiolus
/ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/
noun
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A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
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The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.

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sword lily, glad
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gladiolus bulbs, colorful gladiolus, gladiolus arrangement
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Gardenia
/ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/
noun
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a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
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The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.

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cape jasmine, fragrant flower, white flower
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gardenia bush, white gardenia, gardenia scent, blooming gardenia
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