common lilac
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common lilac
Syringa vulgaris
The common lilac is a beautiful flowering shrub that fills the air with a sweet scent in spring. Its lovely purple flowers attract butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The common lilac is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, typically showcasing heart-shaped green leaves. It has clusters of highly fragrant, tiny flowers densely packed into large, conical panicles, most often in shades of purple, but also white and pink.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyOleaceaeGenusSyringa
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In ancient myths, lilacs were thought to chase away evil spirits with their enchanting scent.
Lilac flowers have four petals, but finding a rare five-petal one is considered good luck!
Lilac wood is incredibly dense and was once used for carving intricate designs and musical instruments!
The beautiful color 'lilac' is named after these very flowers because of their unique purple shade.
Special abilities
Ability
Scent Beacon
Common lilac releases a strong, sweet fragrance to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies from a distance.
Ability
Deep Drinker
Common lilac has a robust root system that helps it survive periods of dry weather by accessing deeper water sources.
Ability
Long-lived Resilience
Common lilac can live for decades, even centuries, allowing it to re-sprout and thrive in varied conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 240-450 cm
- Spread
- 180-360 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from fragrant flowers
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits lilac blossoms to gather sweet nectar
eaten by
Roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
browses on young lilac leaves and shoots
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
sips nectar from abundant lilac flowers during migration
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths and don't pick flowers without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is common lilac?
240-450 cm
How wide does common lilac spread?
180-360 cm
How big are the flowers on common lilac?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does common lilac bloom?
Spring
Is common lilac edible?
Yes
Is common lilac toxic?
None
What is common lilac's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is common lilac pollinated?
Insect
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