Latin Name:
Olea europaea
Physical Description:
Olives have dark, olive-green leaves that are smooth and elongated. The trees have grayish bark. The olive fruit is small and hard and looks like caper berries.
Usage:
Olives can be pressed for their oil. The fruit can be prepared for consumption by fermentation, brine baths or preparation with lye.
Factoids:
Offering someone an olive branch means to make entreaties for peace. Because of this, they are part of the symbol for the United Nations.
Harvesting Season
From:
September
To:
November 
