May 26th Birth Flower Spotlight, Olive
Description of Olive The Olive tree (Olea europaea) is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region, revered for its fruits, oil, and deep symbolic significance. Known for its silvery-green leaves and gnarled trunks, the Olive tree can live for hundreds, even thousands of years, a testament to its resilience and enduring legacy. Its small, creamy-white flowers bloom in spring, eventually giving way to the olive fruit, which holds a central place in culinary and cultural traditions worldwide....