Syringa vulgaris
Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a species of plant in the family Oleaceae.
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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.
Syringa Vulgaris Media
Lilacs, by Vincent van Gogh, 1889
References
- ↑ Rushforth, K. (1999). Trees of Britain and Europe. Collins ISBN 0-00-220013-9.
- ↑ Med-Checklist: Syringa vulgaris
- ↑ Flora Europaea: Syringa vulgaris
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