Monday, February 27, 2006

Yellow Jessamine

Posted by Picasa One of the most aromatic plants in the Maritime hammock forest is Yellow jessamine. A climbing perennial vine, Yellow jessamine blooms in early February and its heavy scented trumpet shaped flowers herald the arrival of spring. As tempting as it may be, do not pick these flowers; they are poinsonous. Their beauty provides enjoyment for all as winter edges into spring.
*as printed on National Park service sign in Jacksonville FL.