Spurge Olive
Cneorum tricoccon
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Basic Information
Family: Cneoraceae
Genus: cneorum
Plant ID (slug): cneorum-tricoccon
Numeric ID: 24214
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cneorum tricoccon is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Europe - W. Mediterranean.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Purgative Rubefacient Purgative, rubefacient[61].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cneorum tricoccon Spurge Olive