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Family:

Oleaceae (Magnoliophyta)

Accepted Name:

This name is currently accepted.

Description:

Family name: Oleaceae

Scientific name: Ligustrum obtusifolium Siebold & Zucc

Etymology:

Common name: Border privet

Description: Medium sized semi-evergreen shrub, broad horizontal branching; opposite, simple, elliptical, entire leaves, autumn foliage reddish-yellow; white fragrant flowers; black fruit; grey-brown bark

Ecology:

Distribution: Northeastern and Mid-west United States, Washington

Origin: Japan

Flowering time: June

Conservation status: Invasive species

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