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Wild Shrub Identification
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Posted by mikebats Georgia (My Page) on Sun, Apr 30, 06 at 17:09
| This beautiful wild shrub is growing at the very edge of the natural woods adjacent to my back yard. It has a light fragrence that reminds me of freshly cut hay.
As you can see, it has remarkably dense small white flowers and cascades out from the trees. Can anyone help me identify it?
http://www.knot2worry.us/ff/shrub1
http://www.knot2worry.us/ff/shrub2
http://www.knot2worry.us/ff/shrub3
http://www.knot2worry.us/ff/shrub4
Thanks,
Mike
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RE: Wild Shrub Identification
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| Too distant to see well, but definitely something in the family Oleaceae - check out various species of Chionanthus, Fothergilla, Ligustrum, Syringa. Resin |
RE: Wild Shrub Identification
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Pic closely resembles California Privet or Ligustrum ovalifolium, a Japanese native. Does it have opposite leaves?
In my area European Privet or L. vulgare has become a serious problem. Once used for hedging, it has now spread into the forest understory and is taking over. The flowers are mal-odorous.
Sam |
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