olive

Olea europaea

Member of olives (genus Olea)
olive family (family Oleaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
white in flowering plants

There are no other wild species of this genus in California.

Although there are natural subspecies, the cultivated varieties found in the bay area are known only by the species name.

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Chris’s observations: 8 (3 are research grade)

Locations:

• Pleasanton Ridge RP: 3
• Lexington Reservoir CP
• Mt. Madonna SP
• Santa Clara, CA
• Waterdog Lake & Open Space
• Windy Hill OSP

Months:

• Dec.: 2
• Jan.: 1
• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 3
• Apr.: 1

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Not all sites include this taxon:

• Olea europaea → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora