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| Scientific name | Syringa vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Genus | Syringa |
| Origin | Balkans/Southeast Europe |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Region | Europe |
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 (particularly the north and west) and North America.
