Common Lilac
Syringa vulgaris · Oleaceae (Olive family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to cordate (heart-shaped at the base)
Margin
Entire (smooth edges)
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate with prominent arching veins branching from the main midrib.
Key Features
Opposite leaf arrangement, entire margins, heart-shaped (cordate) leaf base, and smooth ovate blade.
Description
The common lilac is a popular deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, showy spring flowers ranging from purple to white. The leaves are distinctively heart-shaped to ovate, providing a lush green backdrop during the growing season before dropping in autumn.
Habitat
Thrives in full sun and well-draining, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Commonly found in cultivated gardens, old homesteads, and disturbed areas.
Native Range
Native to the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe; widely naturalized and cultivated across temperate regions of North America and Europe.
Notes
Jessica Simpsons