The Scent: A deep, dark, green scent from the Library Privet is an Old World shrubs or small tree from the family Oleaceae (the olive family), some of which are common as hedge plants. Privet hedges are popular for their dark green leaves and their ease of cultivation even in adverse city conditions.

The Inspiration: The various species are evergreen, nearly evergreen, or deciduous, some producing small white flowers. The common privet ( L. vulgare) has become naturalized in the eastern US; the California privet (L. ovalifolium) is a native of Japan.

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