What flower is this?!

Question

I remember these growing in my hometown in Russia -they grow on a tree and called cepeнь in Russian. Here is a picture

http://i.i.ua/photo/images/pic/1/5/1083251_e70accd1.jpg

What is it called in English?

Answer 1

It is a Common Lilac (in Italian :Serenella - similar to Russian- or Lilla'; in French: Lilac)

Scientific name Syringa Vulgaris, family Oleaceae

Answer 2

Lots of lilac pictures here to mind you of home. You will just have to imagine their beautiful fragrance.

http://www.lilacsforever.com/lilac-photo...

Answer 3

Looks like 'syringa vulgaris' or common lilac.

Answer 4

sure looks like a lilac bush

Answer 5

The flower in the photograph is a lilac flower....lilac bushes come in white,  at least two shades of "lilac" , in pink and yellow.....they are always wonderfully fragrant,  their oil is used in perfumery and in household products (air fresheners,  etc)..

here is a little link to see:

The Gardener's Network

http://www.gardenersnet.com/lilac.htm

and

some photographs

http://www.gardenersnet.com/flower/galle...

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Answer 6

definantly a lilac, I have several in my backyard

Answer 7

It appears to be a variety of Lilac - Saugeana Chinese.

Can you tell us more about it?

Did it smell nice?

Did it come in different colors?

Which times of the year did you see it most often?

Where did it grow?

Would love to help you.

It is gorgeous.  Does it bring back memories of home?

~Carol Ann