Osmanthus fragrans, also known as Sweet Olive or Fragrant Olive, is a species of flowering plant native to Asia, particularly China and Japan. It is renowned for its small, highly fragrant flowers that emit a sweet, apricot-like scent. These flowers are often used in perfumery and tea-making due to their aromatic properties. Osmanthus fragrans is also prized as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive evergreen foliage and elegant, dense growth habit.