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Black olive

Bucida buceras

Range: West Indies, Mexico, Central America

This is one of the most popular shade trees grown in South Florida, especially common along roadsides. It is attractive and durable, growing slowly to 50 feet tall with strong and valuable wood. Despite its common name, it does not produce edible olives, only small, hard seed capsules.

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Oliva negra

Bucida buceras

Range: West Indies, Mexico, Central America

Este es uno de los árboles de sombra más populares que se cultivan en el sur de Florida, especialmente común a lo largo de las carreteras. Es atractivo y duradero, crece lentamente hasta 50 pies de altura con madera fuerte y valiosa. A pesar de su nombre común, no produce aceitunas comestibles, solo pequeñas cápsulas de semillas duras.

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