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Syringa vulgaris L.

lilac (Oleaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Syringa vulgaris is an increasingly common shrub; its terminal panicles of strongly-scented pink are quite distinctive.

Aber Bach (VC45: Pembrokeshire); 2014-05-20

 lilac / Syringa vulgaris: _Syringa vulgaris_ is an increasingly common shrub; its terminal panicles of strongly-scented pink are quite distinctive.

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