Syringa vulgaris L.
Syringa vulgaris
Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as the lilac or common lilac, is a large deciduous shrub or multi-stemmed small tree reaching heights of 6-7 meters. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula and widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe and North America. The plant produces secondary shoots from the base or roots, with stems up to 20 cm in diameter. The bark is grey to grey-brown and smooth on young stems, becoming longitudinally furrowed and flaking on older stems. The leaves are simple, 4-12 cm long and 3-8 cm broad, light green to glaucous, oval to cordate with pinnate leaf venation. The flowers are tubular at the base, 6-10 mm long with an open four-lobed apex 5-8 mm across, typically lilac to mauve but occasionally white. They are arranged in dense terminal panicles 8-18 cm long.
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Lamiales
Oleaceae
Syringa
The chemistry of Syringa vulgaris includes various compounds such as saponins, flavonoids, and essential oils. These chemicals contribute to the plant's fragrance and medicinal properties.
The flowers of common lilac are edible and used for flavoring honeys, sugars, food, and other sweets. Additionally, the plant has medicinal uses in traditional medicine for various ailments.
Early summer
6-7 meters
Lilac to mauve, occasionally white
Rocky hills, gardens, parks
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