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Wild Olive


Olea europaea subsp. africana

Scientific name

Coastal – exposed conditions with alkaline sands (Strandveld); . Size: Small

References and further reading

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Important characteristics

Conservation status: Least Concern

This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.

It provides food for:

Honeybees/flies

Olea europaea subsp. africana is indigenous to: Cape Flats Dune Strandveld

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