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The lilac is a deciduous shrub that is part of the olive family (Oleaceae). It is classified into 7 different colors: White, Lilac, Pink, Violet, Magenta, Purple, and Blue. The wood of the lilac is used for musical instruments and knife handles. It is among the most recognizable springtime flowers because of its flower clusters and its sweet fragrance.
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- Scientific name: Syringa Vulgaris
- There are over 1000 varieties
- Rochester, NY is known as the Lilac Capitol of the World
- State flower of New Hampshire
- Used in perfumes, candles, and soaps
- Lilacs are edible
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Dear Walt Whitman, an 8 page poem about the death of Lincoln was not necessary, you should have just literally brought the lilacs..
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@karenstollznow Burmese are the most fantastic breed, and lilacs are just gorgeous.
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Khatami is as much a reformist as my Shit a perfume of lilacs & rose water. Look at his PM record, same tortures & suffocation #iranelection
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View All Lilacs Questions (5) | Ask a QuestionAre you supposed to prune lilac bushes once they have finished blooming? (2 Answers)It depends on if you want to prune or rejuvenate your lilacs. Check out Pruning and Rejuvenating Lilacs on How to Grow Lilacs for more information. read moreI am trying to find the dress and shoes from the queen and kings ball from the movie Enchanted. (1 Answer)I wasn't able to locate that exact costume, but here are some links to movie costumes that may be of some help. read moreWheres the Lilac Festival? Theyre my favorite flower :) (2 Answers)It looks like there are many festivals throughout the United States. Rochester, NY. Machinac Island, MI. Woodland, MI. Wrightwood, CA. Give me your location and I'll try to find one ... read morewhat are the similarities between O Captain! My Captain! and When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomd (1 Answer)Both poems were inspired by the death of Abraham Lincoln read more
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Lilac Gardening Tips
- Mahalo's Guide to Gardening
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Online Lilac Florists
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