Syringa oblata Syringa oblata Syringa oblata is a species in the genus "Syringa", in the family Oleaceae. It is also known as early blooming lilac or broadleaf lilac. Similar to "Syringa vulgaris", but flowers earlier and has very different leaves. Most commonly seen lilac species in China. Gravelly mountains, roadsides, stream banks, thickets, valleys, and woods. 100-2600m altitude. China: Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, and northwest Sichuan provinces. Korea: Throughout. Widely cultivated in most areas of China. Many hybrids are cultivated throughout Europe and the Americas, including numerous cultivars of "S." X "hyacinthiflora". "Oblata"
A Flowering Tree: A Woman's Tale her approval. In this story, she transformed herself into a tree five times out of which only two times by her free-will - the first and the last time. The objectification of women is another strong issue hidden in this tale. After the younger daughter was ravaged by her sister in law she is reduced to a "thing". Even before that, she is continuously demanded to transform into tree just for pleasure - her emotions and wishes were of no regards whatsoever. A Flowering Tree: A Woman's Tale "A Flowering Tree" is a short story written by A. K. Ramanujan