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 region. Learn about the olive tree and about the commercial production of olives and olive oil.
There is so much more to know about olives than that some are green, some are black, some are pitted, and the best ones are pimento-stuffed. Today, we dig deeper into the diverse world of olives.
The gnarled trunks and silvery, evergreen leaves of the olive tree have shaped the sun-kissed landscape of the Mediterranean for thousands of years. Olive plants have long been symbols for peace, wealth, power, and success. In ancient Greece, their leafy branches were used to crown victors of ...
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 flowers, and ovoid fruit. The name olive also refers to the edible fruit of this tree, a small drupe that is major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil and as a food. It ...
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 popular types of olives, from buttery Castelvano and smoky Gaeta to fruity Kalamata and nutty Arbequina.