Syringa vulgaris in commerce today. Lemoine's "French lilacs" extended the limited color range to include deeper, more saturated hues, and they also introduced double-flowered "sports", with the stamens replaced by extra petals. These cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit: Syringa vulgaris Syringa vulgaris (lilac or common lilac) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills. This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental and has been naturalized in other parts of Europe (including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy), as well as
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