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Mexican frangipani

plant
Also known as: Plumeria rubra acutifolia
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The Mexican frangipani, scientifically known as Plumeria rubra acutifolia, is a variety of frangipani. Frangipani refers to a genus of about 12 species of deciduous shrubs or small trees native to the American tropics. These plants, belonging to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), are widely cultivated in warm climates for their attractive and fragrant flowers. The flowers of the Mexican frangipani, specifically, have white-edged yellow blooms and are a popular component in Hawaiian leis. The scent of frangipani flowers is also used in perfumes.12

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