Esani was a type of plant found on the planet Bajor, the source of the Esani blossom flower.
History and specifics[]
Esani blossoms grew In the grounds of the Shikina Monastery. (DS9 novel: The Long Mirage)
In 2374, Odo pretended to be interested in esani sold by a florist on Deep Space 9's Promenade when he was following Mexh Brixhta. (DS9 novel: Hollow Men)
In 2376, Elias Vaughn obtained several esani flowers from Quark for Opaka Sulan. (DS9 - Worlds of DS9 novel: Bajor: Fragments and Omens)