South Carolina State Flower – Yellow Jessamine
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Yellow Jessamine became our official state flower in 1924. Many people also call this flower "Carolina Jessamine" or "Yellow Jasmine." It is an evergreen vine that climbs trees, fences, and latticework all over our state. It blooms in late winter, indicating that spring is almost here. This native flower loves the sun, and can grow quite fast with enough space and moist, well-drained soil.
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| South Carolina State Flower – Yellow Jessamine – Photo by James Baker |
When the US Mint decided to release quarters for each of the states, it was decided that Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) would appear on South Carolina's quarter, along with the palmetto tree and Carolina Wren (our state bird). Although the delicate, funnel-shaped blossoms are beautiful and fragrant, these flowers are poisonous! Touching them can produce an allergic reaction, and eating them can be fatal. Be careful not to mistake them with flowers such as honeysuckle, which contain a sweet and un-harmful nectar.
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| Close-Up of Carolina, or Yellow, Jessamine – Photo by Steve Coleman |
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