Phillyrea
Botanical name: Phillyrea
Phillyrea
Botanical name: Phillyrea
Species of Phillyrea
Mock privet
Mock privet (Phillyrea latifolia) is a Mediterranean evergreen shrub form the olive family. It is characterized by leathery leaves, fragrant flowers, and green-black berries. In the wild, mock privet often grows alongside Mediterranean oak species, and it is also used in landscaping, site restoration, and erosion control.
Narrow-leaved mock privet
Narrow-leaved mock privet is a compact bush with dark green narrow leaves that resemble olive leaves. It produces fragrant flowers in spring and summer and inedible grape-like berries in the winter. The color of these berries can vary from cream green or yellow to purple and black.
Scientific Classification
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