Chimonanthus praecox and Chimonanthus praecox, which name is right?

Both wintersweet and wintersweet are right. They are different names for the same plant.

The scientific name of this plant is Daphne odora, belonging to Daphne family. It is an evergreen shrub with rich fragrance and beautiful flowers. Because its flowers usually bloom in winter, it is also called winter flowers.

People may have different names for this plant in different regions and cultures. In China, it is generally called Chimonanthus praecox, because its flowering period is usually around the twelfth lunar month or the first day of the twelfth lunar month. In other places, such as Taiwan Province Province, Hongkong and some western countries, people prefer to call it Chimonanthus praecox, because its flowers have the same luster as wax.

Therefore, Chimonanthus praecox and Chimonanthus praecox can both be used to refer to this plant, and which name to use can be decided according to the region and personal habits.