The olive (botanical name Olea europaea, "European olive") is a species of subtropical evergreen tree in the family Oleaceae.

Dec 26, 2025 · Olive, subtropical broad-leaved evergreen tree and its edible fruit. The olive fruit and its oil are key elements in the cuisine of the Mediterranean and are popular outside the …

Feb 13, 2023 · Olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). They belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits, and are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, …

Olive plants have long been symbols for peace, wealth, power, and success. In ancient Greece, their leafy branches were used to crown victors of Olympic games. Today olive trees are …

Mar 23, 2025 · Olives are rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of health conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. These are the olives that are …

Sep 5, 2023 · Olive varieties get their distinctive qualities from their genetics, their region and climate, and how they were harvested and cured. The result is hundreds and hundreds of …

Oct 22, 2025 · What type of olive should you use for which purpose? Our guide to olives explains how curing and color affect taste—and then dives into the flavor profiles and best uses for …

Olive is the common name for a evergreen tree or shrub, Olea europaea, in the flowering plant family Oleaceae, characterized by small size, squat shape, oblong opposite leaves, white …

The California Olive Committee established by a federal marketing order establishes quality guidelines and funds University of California crop research programs. Production Problems …

2 days ago · Regular olive oil is a good source of healthy fats. But extra-virgin is the “gold standard” when it comes to nutrition because of its polyphenols and other antioxidants, she said.