More than 300 plant speciesare used in Balinese rituals. A symbol of sincerity and purity, flowersare a basic component of offerings. The white or pink flowers of frngipani trees (jepun jawa or pulmeria), the yellow or white cempaka (Michelia) lend their sweet fragrances to every compound.

Jempiring a species of gardenia with porcelain white flowers often planted in holy sites. The greenish or yellowish ylang-ylang flowers (sandat, Cananga odorata) develop their scent even when wilted or dried.A network of plant lovers thrives to conserve this green heritage, especially the rare species, and related knowledge.