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Holly Olive (Osmanthus heterophyllus)
Family: Oleaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late fall, Mid fall. Form: Rounded, Upright or erect, Vase.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring
Flavor & Culinary Uses
None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.
Habitat & North American Range
In evergreen forests from the lowlands to elevations of 600 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)