laurustinus

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Also known as: Viburnum tinus

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Laurustinus, also known as Viburnum tinus, is a European shrub widely cultivated for its evergreen leaves and fragrant white or pink flowers. It belongs to the genus Viburnum, which comprises about 175 shrubs and small trees native to temperate and subtropical regions of Eurasia and North America. Many Viburnum species are grown for their ornamental value, including their foliage, flowers, and colorful fruits. Laurustinus itself is an evergreen with oblong leaves and is native to the Mediterranean area.12

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Laurustinus (V. tinus), a 3-metre-tall evergreen with oblong leaves, is native to the Mediterranean area. Sweet viburnum (V. odoratissimum), from India and Japan, bears dark-green, shiny, evergreen leaves and large clusters of fragrant flowers.
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Laurustinus (V. tinus), a 3-metre-tall evergreen with oblong leaves, is native to the Mediterranean area. Sweet viburnum (V. odoratissimum), from India and Japan, bears dark-green, shiny, evergreen leaves and large clusters of fragrant flowers.
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