detail of stephanotis print

Its name derives from the Greek stephanos, which means "crown," and otos, which means "ear," and refers to the five earlike appendages to the staminal crown at the flowers' center. The woody, twining vines are related to milkweed and are members of the Asclepiadaceae family. The vines feature leathery, elliptical leaves and fragrant, waxy white, tubular blooms that are highly prized as wedding flowers.