Scientific Name
Syringa
Common Name
lilac

Characteristics

ID hints
Leaves ovate to heart-shaped*
- Leaf base truncate to subcordate**
- Leaf entire, often broad U-shaped*
- Leaf base symmetrical
Inflorescence terminal panicle*
- Appears after leaves borne
- Flowers numerous, clustered
Flowers pungently fragrant*
- Spring flowers anthocyanin hues and white
- Corpolla salverform*

4-H Horticulture Contest, Dr. Alice B. Russell, Dr. Paul R. Fantz, and Larry Bass, Department of Horticultural Science, NC Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell. Computer programming by Miguel A. Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.

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