Yellow Jessamine: Identifying Characteristics
Habitat:
Yellow jessamine is found in well-drained hammocks and woodlands, disturbed sites and even suburban backyards. It is also seen in thickets, rocky out-crops, and along fencerows.
Size/Form:
It is a climbing, evergreen vine that is often seen as high as 30' in the trees.
Leaves:
The leaves are simple, opposite and lanceolate, with a lustrous, dark green surface. They are generally ¾" to 2½" long and about ¼" to ¾" wide, with a long tapering tip.
Flowers:
The flowers are clusters of bright yellow, fragrant, tubular blossoms, with flared petals. They bloom from December to March.
Fruit:
The fruit is an oblong capsule, about 1 inch long, that splits apart to release flat, winged seeds. The capsules usually ripen from October to June.