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Being a strain of jasmine, “Arabian Jasmine”

The tree releases a nice and pleasant smell especially in the evening. This variety of jasmine is only found in Tunisia and has a special shape and smell. Arabian machmoum plays an important role socially Stratifying the granules of the "Arabian jasmine" tree to form the so-called “machmoum” (bouquet) is one of the traditional crafts in Tunisia. The flower holds a significant role in weddings and is used in the psychological preparation of both the bride and the groom the day of their wedding. Tunisian "Arabian jasmine" is a distinctive hallmark as far as the cultivation of Tunisian plants and the manufacture of perfumes at home and abroad are considered.Generations of young men and women inherited the prevailing belief that "the Arabian jasmine machmoum" is a symbol of manhood.