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Fig. 530. — Oleaster. 



Fig. 531. — Oleaster. 



fruit. The tallest growing species is the so-called Rissian 'Olive' 

 or Oleaster (530) (631) — Elseagnus angustif61ia, — 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. 538. — Small-leaved Elseagnus. 



