Wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
Wild privet, also known as Common privet
The common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a traditional plant used in English hedgerows but is sometimes replaced with more evergreen varieties. It has small, decorative white flowers that emit an unpleasant odor. The plant produces red, berry-like fruits that are toxic to humans but are consumed by birds, aiding in the dispersal of its seeds.
Key Facts About Wild privet
Attributes of Wild privet
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1.5 m to 4.5 m
Spread
2.5 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
4 mm to 6 mm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Wild privet
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Olive
Genus
Privets
Species
Wild privet
Toxicity
Golden pothos contains a chemical called calcium oxalate, which is mildly toxic to humans if ingested or if the skin comes into significant physical contact with its sap.