Latin name: Picconia excelsa

Common name: Tall Picconia

Abbr: Pex

Taxonomy: Oleaceae/Oleeae/Picconia

References : NCBI:txid126561

Introduction: Picconia excelsa (also called High Picconia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean region and the Canary Islands. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, leathery leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Distribution: the Mediterranean region

Information sources: Selina Wamucii