Ligustrum vulgare L.
Ligustrum vulgare
Ligustrum vulgare, commonly known as wild privet or European privet, is a semi-evergreen to deciduous shrub native to central and southern Europe, north Africa, and southwestern Asia. It grows up to 3 meters tall, with stiff, erect stems and grey-brown bark. The leaves are opposite, narrow oval to lanceolate, 2-6 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm wide. The flowers are creamy-white, produced in panicles 3-6 cm long, with a strong, pungent fragrance. The fruit is a glossy black berry containing one to four seeds, which are poisonous to humans but eaten by thrushes.
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Lamiales
Oleaceae
Ligustrum
Ligustrum vulgare contains various compounds, including saponins, flavonoids, and tannins. These chemicals contribute to its medicinal properties and potential toxicity.
The plant has been used for hedging in gardens. It is also known to have medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects. However, its berries are toxic to humans.
Mid-summer
3 meters (rarely up to 5 meters)
Creamy-white
Hedgerows and woodlands, especially in chalk areas. Common in southern England and Wales, less common in northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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