Phillyrea angustifolia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPhillyrea angustifolia, the narrow-leaved mock privet, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the western and central Mediterranean. It is an evergreen shrub with simple, entire, leathery, dark green, oppositely arranged leaves. Scented creamy-white flowers are borne at the leaf axils in spring and summer, and are followed by purplish black berries. The genus name Phillyrea is derived from Greek and means 'leafy', while the species' epithet angustifolia means 'narrow-leaved'.
Description
Phillyrea angustifolia is a tree in the Oleaceae family found in Mediterranean regions.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Spain,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Labiernago
References (1)
- Blanco-Salas, J., et al, 2019, Wild Plants Potentially Used in Human Food in the Protected Area “Sierra Grande de Hornachos” of Extremadura (Spain). Sustainability 2019, 11, 456
