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Ligustrum vulgare L.

wild privet (Oleaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
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Ligustrum vulgare grows in woods and scrub, especially on base-rich soils.

Aston Rowant (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2023-07-02

 wild privet / Ligustrum vulgare: _Ligustrum vulgare_ grows in woods and scrub, especially on base-rich soils.

The leaves of Ligustrum vulgare are much narrower and more pointed than its cultivated cousin, Ligustrum ovalifolium.

Aston Rowant (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2023-07-02

 wild privet / Ligustrum vulgare: The leaves of _Ligustrum vulgare_ are much narrower and more pointed than its cultivated cousin, _Ligustrum ovalifolium_.

The fruit of Ligustrum vulgare is a shiny, black berry.

Dry Sandford (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-11-21

 wild privet / Ligustrum vulgare: The fruit of _Ligustrum vulgare_ is a shiny, black berry.

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