gardenia: Quick Facts

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Gardenia says its S’pore, Malaysia businesses operate independently, following KL food poisoning complaints • Nov. 10, 2026, 2:53 AM ET (Straits Times)

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Also Known As	Gardenia

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Three open white Cape jasmine flowers and two yellow-green buds surrounded by glossy dark green leaves.

Cape jasmine (Gardenia augusta).

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