gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə 
: any of a large genus (Gardenia) of Old World tropical trees and shrubs of the madder family with showy fragrant white or yellow flowers
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Our gardenia bush is over 30 years old and has been consistently prolific over the years (see reader's photo).
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The formula is infused with a calming botanical blend of lotus, gardenia, and white water lily to soothe the skin throughout the day.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 3 July 2025
Complete azalea and gardenia pruning by month’s end.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
That nonchalance is achieved with a trio of white florals—gardenia, jasmine and tiare—and apple blossom, skin musk and vanilla.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 4 July 2025
The formula is infused with a calming botanical blend of lotus, gardenia, and white water lily to soothe the skin throughout the day.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 3 July 2025
Complete azalea and gardenia pruning by month’s end.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
That nonchalance is achieved with a trio of white florals—gardenia, jasmine and tiare—and apple blossom, skin musk and vanilla.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Gardenia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardenia. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə
: any of various Old World tropical trees and shrubs with leathery leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers
also
: one of the flowers
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