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The Wild Syringa tree (also known as the Red Syringa tree) has rough, flaking dark grey bark and grows to 15 metre tall. Flowers hang in spikes towards the end of October. The fruit pods are thin, flat, pale brown and hang in clusters from the ends of the branches. The wood of the Wild Syringa is heavy and hard with a reddish colour. The wood is used for furniture. Dried and crushed bark is used as fish poison Caterpillars of the moth Cirina forda sometimes occur in large numbers on this tree. Some consider the dried and roasted caterpillars to be a delicacy
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