Oliiviilas

Oliiviilas, also known as olive trees, are deciduous trees belonging to the genus Olea, primarily cultivated for their edible oil and fruit. The most common species is Olea europaea, which is native to the Mediterranean region. Olive trees are valued for their hardiness, longevity, and ability to thrive in arid conditions. They typically grow to a height of 5 to 15 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 2 meters. The leaves are evergreen, with a glossy, dark green color, and the flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The fruit, known as an olive, is a drupe that turns from green to purple-black when ripe. Olive trees are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female plants. The oil extracted from olives is used in cooking, cosmetics, and as a fuel. Olive trees have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. Today, they remain an important crop in many Mediterranean countries, as well as in other regions where suitable climates exist.