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Oleaceae

3-Forsythia habit

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The Oleaceae is composed of trees and shrubs with opposite, simple leaves. Forsythia intermedia is common cultivated for the mass display of bright yellow flowers early in spring.

Photo by K. R. Robertson at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.

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