OLIVE (زیتون)

Focus on the olive tree as a source of olive oil:

This iconic tree, reaching up to 12 meters tall, is prized for its leathery, lance-shaped leaves and silvery bark. Its resilient wood and flavorful fruit, olives, have played a significant role in Mediterranean cultures for millennia.

Scientific Name: Olea europaea

Common Names: Zytoon, Showan, Kow (Olive)

Uses: Renowned for its culinary and medicinal properties, olive oil extracted from the flesh of ripened olives is a widely used cooking oil and a key ingredient in countless dishes. Beyond the kitchen, olive oil has been traditionally employed in medicine for various purposes, including reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.