He instead named the plant "gardenia" in honor of his friend, naturalist Dr. Alexander Garden. If you're curious, yes, the first gardenia shrub eventually reached the U.S. in 1762, happily living ...

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In parts of Asia, the gardenia flower symbolizes peace and clarity and is a popular addition to a wedding bouquet or floral ...