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FIG. 530. Oleaster. 



FIG. 531. Oleaster. 



fruit. The tallest growing species is the so-called Rrssi.vx 'OLIVE' 

 or OLEASTER (530) (531) Elaeagnus angustifolia, growing to the height 

 of 25 feet. This is a spiny plant with light green leaves 2 to 3 inches 



FIG. 532. Spiny Oleaster. 



FIG. 533. Small-leaved EUcagnus, 



