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Phillyrea latifolia, commonly known as olive-laurel or false box, is a tree native to southern Europe and North Africa, including regions such as Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. Phillyrea latifolia (Latin: Phillyrea latifolia, family Oleaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Phillyrea latifolia is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Phillyrea latifolia is a member of the Oleaceae family native to ALB, ALG, BAL, BUL, COR, and CYP. Phillyrea latifolia thrives in well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, preferring light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) conditions.
Phillyrea latifolia grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 5/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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