Shrubs and Herbs
山指甲
Chinese Privet
Ligustrum sinense
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Chinese Privet is a common native shrub or small tree in Hong Kong's countryside. It has oval-elliptical leaves and numerous small white flowers that bloom in spring. Chinese Privet is widely used as a hedge plant in landscape design.