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The leaves of the garden Hlac (Syringa vulgaris) contain a 

 crystalHne ghicoside, syringin. and syringopicrin, both of which 



Fig. 172. Carolina pink iSpigelia marilandica') showing the rhizome bearing two 

 branches with opposite leaves and flowers in terminal scorpioid cymes. 



are probably also found in other species of Syringa as well as 

 the bark and leaves of privet (Ligitsfrnin vtilgare) which latter 

 plant is extensively used for hedges. 



