What is another word for phillyrea?

Pronunciation: [fˌɪlɪɹˈi͡ə] (IPA)

Phillyrea is a plant native to the Mediterranean region that belongs to the olive family. This evergreen shrub or small tree can grow up to 8 meters tall and has leathery, glossy leaves. The plant produces small, fragrant, white flowers in the spring and summer, followed by black berries in the fall. Phillyrea is also known by several other common names, including mock privet, green olive, and ashes. Additionally, the botanical name for this plant is Phillyrea angustifolia. It is often used in landscaping and is prized for its attractive foliage and abundance of berries, which are a popular food source for birds.

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Usage examples for Phillyrea

The road here passes through firs, umbrella pines, carouba trees, cypresses, evergreen oaks, arbutus trees, and some fine shrubs of phillyrea angustifolia, with here and there just enough olive trees to afford evidence of the comparative mildness of the climate.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
A winding stair leads to the top of the walls, which are worth ascending, as well for the idea which you there receive of the vast size of the ruins, as for the lovely views of the Campagna, which are obtained between the bushes of lentiscus and phillyrea with which they are fringed.
"Walks in Rome"
Augustus J.C. Hare

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