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Fragrant Olive, scientifically known as *Osmanthus fragrans*, is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub native to regions including Assam, Cambodia, China (North-Central, South-Central, Southeast), East and West Himalaya, Hainan, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Viet… Fragrant Olive (Latin: Osmanthus fragrans) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Fragrant Olive is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Fragrant Olive is a member native to ASS, CBD, CHN, CHC, CHS, and EHM. Fragrant Olive, or Osmanthus fragrans, thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Fragrant Olive grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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