Common boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)

Common boxwood, also known as Dudgeon, American boxwood

The common boxwood, native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, is an evergreen plant. Its specific epithet, *sempervirens*, translates to "always green," highlighting its year-round foliage. The plant features subtle, fragrant creamy yellow flowers. Historically, its bark and leaves were utilized in making perfumes and extracts.