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Plumeria rubra
Frangipani with waxy, fragrant flowers. Hawaiian lei flower. Sweet perfume. Symbol of new life and creation. Also called temple tree. Five-petaled flowers in stunning colors.
Summer, Year-round
Tropical
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Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days
when properly cared for
Intensely sweet, tropical fragrance with hints of jasmine and citrus
Milky sap is irritating to skin and toxic if ingested
The lei flower of Hawaii - though not native there
Also called Frangipani after an Italian nobleman who created a similar-scented perfume
Flowers continue to produce fragrance even after being picked
Associated with temples and cemeteries in Buddhist and Hindu traditions
Native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, plumeria was spread throughout the tropics by Spanish missionaries. It became deeply associated with Hawaiian culture after being introduced there. The intensely fragrant flowers are essential for making leis and are sacred in many Asian cultures.
