Jasmin facts for kids
Jasmin is a name that can mean different things. It often refers to a beautiful flower. But it can also be a person's name, or even a place or a special computer system. This article will help you understand what "Jasmin" might be talking about!
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Plants Called Jasmin
Many plants have "Jasmin" in their name. Some of these plants are famous for their lovely flowers.
Gardenia Jasminoides
This plant is often called gardenia. It has very fragrant, white flowers. People love to grow gardenias in their gardens. They are known for their strong, sweet smell.
Jasminocereus
This is a special type of cactus. It grows in the Galápagos Islands. Unlike many cacti, it can grow quite tall, like a tree. It has a unique look with its long, ribbed stems.
Jasminum Officinale
This is the plant most people think of when they hear "jasmine." It's a climbing plant with small, white, very fragrant flowers. Its sweet smell is used in perfumes and teas. This plant is a symbol of love and beauty in many cultures.
Solanum Laxum
This plant is sometimes called "potato vine" or "jasmine nightshade." It's a climbing plant with white or pale blue flowers. Even though it has "jasmine" in one of its common names, it's not a true jasmine plant.
People Named Jasmin
"Jasmin" is a popular name for people. It is often given to girls. The name comes from the jasmine flower.
Jasmin (Singer)
Jasmin (born in 1977) is a famous Russian pop singer. She is also an actress and a TV presenter. She has released many popular songs and albums.
Jacques Jasmin
Jacques Jasmin (1798–1864) was a well-known French poet. He wrote many poems in the Occitan language. He was very popular in his time.
Jasminka Domaš
Jasminka Domaš (born in 1948) is a writer and journalist from Croatia. She has written many books. She also works as a scientist.
Victoire Jasmin
Victoire Jasmin (born in 1955) is a French politician. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for their country or region. Victoire Jasmin has served in the French Senate.
Other Uses of Jasmin
The name "Jasmin" is also used for places and even computer systems.
Jasmin (Paris Métro)
This is a train station in Paris, France. It is part of Line 9 of the Paris Metro system. Many people use this station every day to travel around the city.
Jasmin, Saskatchewan
Jasmin is a very small community in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a hamlet, which is a type of small village.
Jasmin (Programming Language)
This is a special computer programming language. It helps create very secure and fast computer programs. It is often used for important software, like those used in cryptography. Cryptography is about keeping information secret and safe.
JASMIN Super-Data-Cluster
JASMIN is a very powerful computer system. It is like a giant group of computers working together. It is used to store and analyze huge amounts of environmental data. Scientists use it to study climate change and weather patterns. It is operated by the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis in the United Kingdom.
See also
- In Spanish: Jasmin para niños
- Jasmine (disambiguation)
- Yasmin (disambiguation)