Syringa vulgaris is a large deciduous shrub or multi-stemmed small tree, growing to 6–7 m (20–23 ft) high. It produces secondary shoots from the base or roots, with stem diameters up to 20 cm (8 in), which in the course … See more

Syringa vulgaris was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and the description was published in Species Plantarum. The specific epithet vulgaris is Latin for "common" (in the sense of "widespread"). See more

The flowers of common lilac are edible and used for flavoring honeys, sugars, food and other sweets. See more

• "Lilac" . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.
• "Syringa vulgaris". Plants for a Future.
• Syringa vulgaris in the CalPhotos photo database, University of California, Berkeley See more

The species is native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills. Grown in spring for its scented flowers, the large shrub or small … See more

The lilac is a very popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks because of its attractive, sweet-smelling flowers, which appear in early summer just before many of the roses and other summer flowers come into bloom.
In late summer, … See more