Syringa vulgaris - Wikipedia
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.
History, Culture and Uses of the Lilac: Syringa vulgaris - Dave's Garden
Apr 29, 2017 · Syringa vulgaris has a number of legends and customs associated with its iconic blooms. First and foremost is the story behind its botanical name. Syringa was a beautiful wood nymph in Greek mythology. The god Pan spied her one day, lusted for her and took chase.
Lilac | Description, Major Species, Varieties, & Facts | Britannica
The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), from southeastern Europe, is widely grown in temperate areas of the world. There are several hundred named varieties with single or double flowers in deep purple, lavender , blue, red, pink , white, and pale creamy yellow.
Syringa vulgaris - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
It is native to open woodlands, rocky hills and scrubby areas in southeastern Europe, but has been widely cultivated throughout Europe (beginning in the late 1500s) and North America (brought over by colonists in the early 1600s).
Syringa vulgaris - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Syringa Species: vulgaris Family: Oleaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): An essential oil obtained from the flowers can be used to make perfume. Green and brown dyes can be obtained from the leaves and a green dye from the flowers. Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: Balkan Peninsula Wildlife ...
Lilac Plant History: Learn About The History Of Lilac Bushes
Mar 22, 2022 · The common lilac, (Syringa vulgaris), originated in Eastern Europe. In the United States, historians think the first lilacs arrived during the Colonial period and were planted around 1750 at the Governor Wentworth Estate in New Hampshire.
Year of the Lilac - National Garden Bureau - Fragrant Shrub
Syringa vulgaris, the common (vulgaris) lilac, originated in southeastern Europe; other species came from Western Asia. The French imported lilacs and developed many new varieties that made their way to North America.
Syringa - Wikipedia
The genus Syringa was first formally described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus and the description was published in Species Plantarum. [16][17] The genus name Syringa is derived from Ancient Greek word syrinx meaning "pipe" or "tube" and refers to the hollow branches of S. vulgaris. [18][19]
A tale of two lilacs: Part I — Syringa - Digger magazine
Jan 5, 2016 · History of Syringa. Most lilac species hail from the Orient, but the native range of common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, extends from the Black Sea through Bulgaria and Romania down to the Danube (Fiala and Vrugtman, 2008). This lilac took a …
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris, Oleaceae, Scrophulariales)
The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a native of south-east Europe. This is the species most known to the public because it gave birth to many horticultural varieties that inhabit our gardens, its rich and fragrant flowering is greatly appreciated.