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Forestiera neo-mexicana Wild olive Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Forestiera neo-mexicana plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Texas to New Mexico, west to California. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild olive. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. pubescens glabrifolia. Adelia neo-mexicana. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Forestiera neo-mexicana Common Name: Wild olive Family: Oleaceae Author: A.Gray. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry slopes and ridges below 2000 metres[71].
Edible Uses: Fruit[105, 257]. Although only 4 - 8mm long[227], it has been suggested as a substitute for the true olive, Olea europaea[105, 177, 183].
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