![]() ![]() Have you ever read about a flower whose name comes from numerous cultural meanings? It arises from several foreign words such as lilas in French, līlak in Arabic, nīlak in Persian, or nīl in Sanskrit. ![]() There are only about 25 species of these simple yet delicate flowers! A few of these wonderful species include the common Lilac ( S. Wondering why? It is because the stems of these flowers are hollowed out inside! The genus name comes from the Greek word syrinx meaning pipe or tube. The flowers belong to the Syringa genus of the Oleaceae or Olive family. It is an elegant springtime flowering shrub or tree native to Eastern Europe and in some regions of temperate Asia. Lilacs are plants with charming and colorful flowers composed of large panicles and a fragrant scent. They were first botanically described around 1625. Lilacs were first brought to Europe in the 16th century by Puritans traveling from Persia. Lilac is one of the breath-taking colors the sky makes every sunset.īut did you know that Lilacs are also flowers? And no, they don’t just bloom in a single color! These flowers are not only stunning – they are in fact incredibly fragrant! History of Lilac Flowers When you think about the name Lilac, you would first think of the beautiful color – somewhat like a lighter shade of purple. ![]()
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