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　gardenia is an evergreen shrub of the family gardenia.　　　　　　　　　During the rainy season, at the beginning of blooming, the pure white petals open around the yellow core, the leaves are glossy green and the contrast is beautiful, and gradually turn pale yellow and withering over the sun.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is counted as one of the three major incense trees along with Ginchoge and Kinmokusei, emits a sweet jasmine-like aroma, and has attracted many people, both east and west, since ancient times. With cut flowers, you can enjoy the aroma even indoors.　　　　　Fruits that ripen orange red in autumn contain the same ingredient called clocin as saffron and have been used as a yellow colorant for coloring dishes and fabrics. In Chinese medicine, they are prescribed under the crude drug name "Sanjiko".　　　　　　　　　There are various theories about the etymology of gardenia's Japanese name, but it does not split even when the fruit ripens, so it is widely spread that it was named "gardenia" (Kanji notation is gardenia). It is said that the design of the gardenia fruit on the legs of the shogi board or go board is meant to be advised.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　As a flowering tree, a large double-flowered and fragrant "Oyakuchinashi" (also known as Yakuchinashi) is widely planted but is not actually attached. Nearby species include "Ko gardenia" (aka Himekuchinashi), which has a height of 30 to 40 cm and branches well branch and spreads sideways, and "Marubakuchinashi", which has round leaves.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　gardenia in Hamarikyu Garden Hanakien Garden is blooming, and it is a relaxing space with a refreshing aroma with a neat atmosphere.