Family:

Oleaceae

Habitat:

Maquis, sparse woodland

Growth habit:

Shrub, tree

Plant size:

up to 5 m, rarely 15 m

Flower colour:

greenish-white

Flowering time

March - May

Leaf characteristics:

ovate-lanceolate, partially toothed; with 7-11 pairs of distinct lateral veins, set at a wide angle to the midrib

Flower characteristics:

racemes

Fruits:

fleshy, 7 - 10 mm in size, blue-black when ripe

Special features:

young twigs finely hairy