Here is some information about the plant Osmanthus heterophyllus and its leaves:
Common names:
- False holly
- Holly osmanthus
- Holly olive
- Tea olive
- Fragrant olive
Habitat:
- Native to East Asia
- Grows in temperate, moist forests
- Prefers full sun to partial shade
Description:
- An evergreen shrub or small tree
- Can grow up to 20 feet tall
- Has dark green, leathery leaves
- The leaves are typically oval or elliptic in shape
- The leaves have a spiny margin when young, but the spines become less pronounced as the plant matures
- The leaves are fragrant, especially in the fall and winter
[Image of Osmanthus heterophyllus leaves]
Uses:
- Ornamental plant
- Can be grown as a hedge or screen
- Used in traditional Chinese medicine
Additional information:
- Osmanthus heterophyllus is a member of the Oleaceae family
- There are about 20 species of Osmanthus
- Other common names for Osmanthus heterophyllus include Japanese olive, sweet olive, and Chinese olive
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