Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Forsythia

Native to Asia, particularly China. Cultivated in parks and gardens everywhere. Has “cooling” properties in herbal medicine for reducing inflammation and deep infections.

Symbolized anticipation in the Victorian Era.