Every spring I always enjoy seeing flowers in bloom, especially the French lilac.  I found this growing along the fence of a cute little cottage in the neighborhood.

Most French lilac I’ve seen are purple, but this one is in pure white. The leaves are heart shaped and remind me of the Bodhi tree.

The flower is very fragrant, almost like perfume.  But unlike the sweet smell of honeysuckle, this scent is almost too strong for me.  But some people really enjoy this scent and it’s popular blend in perfumes.

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