Jasminum sambac
Several species of jasmine are grown in Karnataka. Mysore Mallige Botanical name: "Jasminum trifoliatum" L.) of the family Oleaceae is the most popular among the three varieties of Jasmine endemic to Karnataka; the other two varieties being the "Hadagali Mallige" ("Jasminum azoricum" Vahl) and "Udupi Mallige" ("Jasminum sambac" (L.) Aiton). Famed worldwide for their fragrance, all the three flower varieties have been patented and registered under Intellectual Property Right. Madurai, a city in Tamil Nadu is famous for its Jasmine production, where it is named Madurai Malli.