1. a genus of climbing shrubs with fragrant yellow flowers, native to Asia and North America
Usage: botanical
2. a homeopathic remedy prepared from the root of the yellow jasmine plant
Usage: homeopathic medicine

Examples

• The gelsemium vine covered the entire garden fence with its bright yellow blooms.
• Gelsemium sempervirens is commonly known as Carolina jasmine.
• The botanist studied the toxic alkaloids found in gelsemium species.
• Many homeopaths recommend gelsemium for treating anxiety and nervousness.
• The fragrant gelsemium flowers attracted numerous butterflies to the garden.
• Gelsemium is native to Southeast Asia and the southeastern United States.