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common privet

 

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Noun common privet has 1 sense
  1. common privet, Ligustrum vulgare - deciduous semi-evergreen shrub used for hedges
    --1 is a kind of privet

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Common Privet

Description

The common privet, scientifically known as Ligustrum vulgare, is a flowering shrub belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae). It is native to Europe and widely cultivated for its ornamental purposes and hedges. This deciduous shrub features dark green, glossy leaves, and produces clusters of small, white, and highly fragrant flowers in the spring. Additionally, the common privet bears small bluish-black berries that are toxic to humans but attract birds.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun

a) A shrub: The common privet is frequently used as a hedge plant due to its dense foliage and ability to be pruned into various shapes.

b) The leaves: Extracts from the common privet leaves are often used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.

c) Wood: The wood of the common privet is sometimes employed in the production of small crafts.

2. Adjective

Common privet can also describe something that is ordinary, widely used, or prevalent.

Sample Sentences

  1. We planted a row of common privet to create a natural privacy screen around our garden.
  2. The herbalist recommended a tincture made from common privet leaves to alleviate the symptoms.
  3. These bookshelves are made from common privet wood, giving them a unique charm.
  4. English ivy is a common privet often seen on walls and fences.
  5. The common privet hedge in front of their house attracted several colorful birds.

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