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common lilac

Syringa vulgaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Oleaceae ›Genus: Syringa

About

Syringa vulgaris (lilac or common lilac) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills. This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental and has been naturalized in other parts of Europe (including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy), as well as much of North America. It is not regarded as an aggressive species, found in the wild in widely scattered sites,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common lilac?
The scientific name of common lilac is Syringa vulgaris.
What is the conservation status of common lilac?
The common lilac has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does common lilac belong to?
common lilac belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common lilac belong to?
common lilac belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common lilac belong to?
common lilac belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does common lilac belong to?
common lilac belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does common lilac belong to?
common lilac belongs to the family Oleaceae.
What genus does common lilac belong to?
common lilac belongs to the genus Syringa.