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''Olinia ventosa'' (commonly known as the Hard Pear) is a large, evergreen forest tree indigenous to South Africa. == Appearance == The Hard-pear is a large tree that usually grows up to 15–20 meters in height. However, when exposed to harsh conditions it forms a smaller tree or shrub. The bark is originally a smooth grey, but it becomes rough, flaky, fissured and reddish as the tree gets older. The dark green, glossy leaves appear in opposite pairs, while the pinkish-white, fragrant, bisexual flowers appear in bunches in Spring, and contrast well with the lush dark-green foliage. The tree very occasionally bears pinkish-red berries. The Hard-pear can sometimes be identified by the strong smell of almonds given off by the crushing of its leaves. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Olinia ventosa」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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