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Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata

Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata rather than just read about it. In short: Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata, also known as Korean early lilac, is a subspecies of the species Syringa oblata in the genus Syringa, in the family Oleaceae. Description Height/Spread: Shrub or small tree 1-3m or 5m high and wide.

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Reference excerpt

Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata, also known as Korean early lilac, is a subspecies of the species Syringa oblata in the genus Syringa, in the family Oleaceae.

Description Height/Spread: Shrub or small tree 1-3m or 5m high and wide. Leaves: Ovate to ovate-orbicular, broadly heart-shaped, tapered leaves, measuring 3–10 cm or to 8 cm in length, and 2.5–8 cm wide. Base is truncate to broadly cuneate, or rarely subcordate, with a short to long acuminate apex. Leaves are bronze when young, becoming glossy mid-green, and finally purple or 'wine-coloured' in autumn. Flowers: Panicles are lateral, lax, and measure 5-10 or 12 cm x 8 cm. Corolla ranges in colour from lilac to red-lilac or violet-lilac, sometimes white; tube measures 1-1.7 cm (rarely to 2.2 cm) in length. Lobes are oblong-elliptic and measure 5-8 (occasionally 10) mm. Anthers are inserted in the middle of the corolla tube. Fragrant flowers are borne in mid-spring, May–June. Fruit: Capsule measures 7-12 (rarely 15) mm. Fruits in September.

Habitat Gravelly mountains, 100–700 m (330–2,300 ft) altitude.

Distribution China: Jilin and Liaoning provinces. Korea: Throughout.

Cultivation Widely cultivated. Notable cultivars include:

'Birchwood' 'Cheyenne' 'Donaldii' 'Nakai' 'Wild Fire'

Etymology Oblata from the modern Latin oblatus, meaning 'somewhat flattened at the ends, oval, oblate'. Dilatata means 'widened', 'spread out', or 'dilated'. Syringa is derived from the Greek word syrinx, meaning 'pipe' or 'tube'. Named for the use of its hollow stems to make flutes. In Greek mythology, the nymph Syringa was changed into a reed.

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Example 1 — a first encounter with Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata

In research: Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Flora of China, Flora of Korea, Plant subspecies, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata in simple terms?

Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata, also known as Korean early lilac, is a subspecies of the species Syringa oblata in the genus Syringa, in the family Oleaceae. Description Height/Spread: Shrub or small tree 1-3m or 5m high and wide.

Why does Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata matter?

Because it connects several biology ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Syringa oblata subsp. dilatata?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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