Syringa Vulgaris

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Syringa Vulgaris

lilac

Latin names are necessary because common names are so unreliable. But sometimes they can be so disappointing. The common lilac is properly called Syringa vulgaris. That doesn’t sound proper at all. It makes this beautiful flower sound like a heroin addict. It’s hardly fair for such a traditional shrub.

On the other hand. That deep purple color is almost shocking. And the scent is intoxicating. Hey, does that photo look blurry to you or…

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