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  1. Syringa vulgaris, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family, Oleaceae. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, it is widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe and North America.
    Lilac: A Spring Sensation
    Lilac: A Spring Sensation
    Syringa vulgaris, or the common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family that is native to the Balkan Peninsula.
    Description

    Syringa vulgaris is a large deciduous shrub or multi-stemmed small tree, growing to 6–7 m (20–23 ft) high. It produces secondary shoots from the base or roots, with stem diameters up to 20 cm (8 in), which in th… See more

    Taxonomy

    Syringa vulgaris was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and the description was published in Species Plantarum. The specific epithet vulgaris is Latin for "common" (in the sense of "widespread"). See more

    Distribution and habitat

    The species is native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills. Grown in spring for its scented flowers, the large shrub or small tree is widely cultivated and has been naturalized in parts of Europe, Asi… See more

    Cultivation

    The lilac is a very popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks because of its attractive, sweet-smelling flowers, which appear in early summer just before many of the roses and other summer flowers come into bloom. … See more

     
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