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olive

Scientific Name: Canarium

Family: Burseraceae

Category: Dicot

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The Olive: More Than Just a Restaurant Name

The word "Olive" appears in many contexts, from restaurant names to clothing brands. However, when referring to a plant, it commonly signifies the olive tree, renowned for its fruit and oil.

Scientific Name and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Olea europaea
  • Common Name: Olive
  • The scientific name, Olea europaea, translates to "European Olive."
  • Synonym: Olea sylvestris

Distribution and Habitat

  • The olive tree is widely cultivated in Mediterranean countries, including Spain, Italy, France, and Greece.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The olive tree produces small, oval fruits.

Quirky Facts

  • Olive oil is sometimes referred to as "liquid gold."