What is another word for forestiera?
Pronunciation: [fˌɒɹɪstiˈɛɹə] (IPA) 
Forestiera is a term that refers to a type of shrub which belongs to the olive family. This plant is often found in the southern regions of the United States and can grow up to 15 feet tall. While forestiera is the most commonly used name for this shrub, there are other synonyms that it goes by such as Texas olive, and wild olive. These names come from the fact that the shrub produces small, inedible olives that resemble the larger and more popular edible variety. Other less common synonyms for forestiera include New Mexico olive and buffalo berry. Regardless of the name used, all of these synonyms refer to the same shrub plant.
