Yellow jasmine is a type of flowering plant native to the southeast United States. Its botanical name is Gelsemium sempervirens, but it is also known by a variety of other names. One such synonym is carolina jasmine, which reflects its geographic origins. Other names for yellow jasmine include evening trumpetflower, Carolina jessamine, and woodbine. These names all refer to its delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers which bloom in vibrant yellow hues. While it is commonly grown for its visual appeal, yellow jasmine has also been used in traditional medicine and homeopathy to treat a variety of ailments, from anxiety and insomnia to respiratory infections and headaches.