Olea europaea

wild olive, oliwa

• Family Oleaceae.
• Native to the Mediterranean.
• Used in Hawaii for windbreaks. European olives are the source of eating olives and olive oil.
• Weed Risk Assessment Score: 3 (evaluate further). Tree is observed to spread from seed in Hawaii. Chemical controls available from Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas.

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