https://mastodon.social/@camelliakyoto/113354097975193206 camelliakyoto@mastodon.social - Kinmokusei (キンモクセ), in English known as sweet osmanthus, fragrant olive and tea olive, was brought to Japan from China in the Edo period.

The plant was used for both medical and culinary purposes, and also as a natural air freshener.

The flower symbolizes truth and nobility.

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