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Oleaceae:
This family contains 30 genera and 600 species. Its the family of Jasminum laurifolium and the hedge Ligustrum japonicum.
Systematics: This family can be easily identified as the family that comes with 2's. It is distinct in having 4 petals, 4 sepals, 2 stamen, 2 carpels, 2 locules, and 2 ovules. There are opposite leaves and the ovary is inferior.
Specimens List
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Olives (Olea europaea) Native to the Mediterranean region and a form of major agricultural importance. Green and Black olives are the same species. |
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Jasmine (Jasminum spp) Jasmine flowers open only at night. The National flower of Indonesia is also a Jasmine. |
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Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense) (VIDEO) This is an invasive plant in the southern united states. |
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Lilacs (Syringa spp) A pale purple color is often known as 'lilac' after this flower. |
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Ash Tree (Fraxinus spp) Species like the white ash are important for thier wood. |
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