Other common names:
Common Privet French names:
Troene commun Family: Olive Family (Oleaceae) Distinctive features: Shrub Flowers: Summer; White; 4 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Entire Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 164 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: vulgare: common (Latin) Photographs:
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