The olive tree, Olea europaea, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa. source
The olive tree, Olea europaea, is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa.
The olive is short and squat, and rarely exceeds 8–15 m (26–49 ft) in height. source
The olive is short and squat, and rarely exceeds 8–15 m (26–49 ft) in height.
There are hundreds of cultivars of the olive tree (Olea europaea). source
There are hundreds of cultivars of the olive tree (Olea europaea).
Fossil evidence indicates the olive tree had its origins some 20–40 million years ago. source
Fossil evidence indicates the olive tree had its origins some 20–40 million years ago.
The olive plant later was first cultivated some 7,000 years ago in Mediterranean regions. source
The olive plant later was first cultivated some 7,000 years ago in Mediterranean regions.
The edible olive seems to have coexisted with humans for about 5,000 to 6,000 years, going back to the early Bronze Age (3150 to 1200 BC). source
The edible olive seems to have coexisted with humans for about 5,000 to 6,000 years, going back to the early Bronze Age (3150 to 1200 BC).
The immediate ancestry of the cultivated olive is unknown. source
The immediate ancestry of the cultivated olive is unknown.
Olives are not native to the Americas. source
Olives are not native to the Americas.
Olive oil has long been considered sacred. source
Olive oil has long been considered sacred.
. The olive branch was often a symbol of abundance, glory and peace. source
. The olive branch was often a symbol of abundance, glory and peace.
Leafy branches of the olive tree were found in Tutankhamun's tomb. source
Leafy branches of the olive tree were found in Tutankhamun's tomb.
The ancient Greeks used to smear olive oil on their bodies and hair as a matter of grooming and good health. source
The ancient Greeks used to smear olive oil on their bodies and hair as a matter of grooming and good health.
Olive oil was used to anoint kings and athletes in ancient Greece. source
Olive oil was used to anoint kings and athletes in ancient Greece.
The olive tree and olive oil are mentioned seven times in the Quran,and the olive is praised as a precious fruit. source
The olive tree and olive oil are mentioned seven times in the Quran,and the olive is praised as a precious fruit.
Olive tree and olive-oil health benefits have been propounded in Prophetic medicine. source
Olive tree and olive-oil health benefits have been propounded in Prophetic medicine.
The olive tree, Olea europaea, is very hardy: drought-, disease- and fire-resistant, it can live to a great age. source
The olive tree, Olea europaea, is very hardy: drought-, disease- and fire-resistant, it can live to a great age.
