Olea europaea Olive (Oleaceae) Evergreen tree

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Olea europaea
Olive
Evergreen tree
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The Olea europaea plant species is found in S. Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Olive.

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Latin Name:  Olea europaea
Common Name:  Olive
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Woods and scrub in dry rocky places[50].

General Uses: The non-drying oil obtained from the seed is also used for soap making, lighting and as a lubricant[21, 46, 89]. The oil is a good hair tonic and dandruff treatment[21]. Maroon and purple dyes are obtained from the whole fresh ripe fruits[168]. Blue and black dyes are obtained from the skins of fresh ripe fruits[168]. A yellow/green dye is obtained from the leaves[168]. Plants are used to stabilize dry dusty hillsides[200]. Wood - very hard, heavy, beautifully grained, takes a fine polish and is slightly fragrant. It is used in turnery and cabinet making, being much valued by woodworkers[4, 7, 46, 100].

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