Syringa vulgaris

Common Lilac
Flowers and leaves of Syringa vulgaris
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S. vulgaris
Binomial name
Syringa vulgaris

Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a species of plant in the family Oleaceae.

It is native to the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe where it grows on rocky hills.[1][2][3]

It has been introduced to North America.

References

  1. Rushforth, K. (1999). Trees of Britain and Europe. Collins ISBN 0-00-220013-9.
  2. Med-Checklist: Syringa vulgaris
  3. Flora Europaea: Syringa vulgaris

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