Olea Collection

Olea sp. olive
Plate 75 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sorbier des olseleurs
Plate 20 from Le Regne Vegetal Plantes agricoles, Vol 16, 1870

Devil wood tree, Olea americana
5855035 Devil wood tree, Olea americana; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the Devil wood or devilwood tree, Osmanthus americanus, Olea americana)

Olive - Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Val d Orcia, Pienza

Europe, Italy, Veneto. Olive grove at the garda lake

White flowered European olive tree with fruit, Olea europaea, 1832 (engraving)
5856676 White flowered European olive tree with fruit, Olea europaea, 1832 (engraving) by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered European olive tree with fruit, Olea europaea)

European barracuda and perch
European barracuda, Sphyraena sphyraena 1, and perch, Perca fluviatilis 2. Sfirena spet, Scalino o Luccio di mare, Perso comune

Olive tree, Olea europea. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer

Olive tree and cacao tree
Olive, Olea europaea 1, and cacao or cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao 2, with cacao fruit and beans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Olive tree, Olea europaea. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Olive, Olea europaea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena

Aerial view of olive field which has been plowed, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. February 2020

olive, olea europaea
Olive, Olea europea, Olea europaea, Young, green olives growing on an olive tree

Ancient olive trees (Olea europaea), Majorca, Spain, Europe

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Cultivated Olive Trees - and farmhouse Cordoba, Cordoba province, Andalusia, Spain (Olea europaea) Date:

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Cultivated Olive Trees Cordoba province, Andalusia, Spain (Olea europaea) Date:

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OLIVE - plantation in Spain showing typical rolling landscape & Olive trees (Olea europaea) Date:

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Olive Grove (Olea europaea) Date:

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Olive Trees - cultivated (Olea europaea) Date:

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Spain - Olive Trees (Olea europaea) Date:

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Old Olive Grove - full of Mediterranean Mayweed (Anthemis chia) (Anthemis chia) Date:

Olea, three black Olives, close up

Olea europaea, acebuche
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Olea europaea, olive
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Olea fragrans, sweet olive
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Olivier, olive tree
Plate 30 from Le Regne Vegetal Plantes agricoles Vol 30

Table from Bechers Opuscula chymica (17th century). Johann Joachaim Becher (1635-1682) was a German physician and alchemist

Plants / Olea Europaea
OLIVE

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"Discover the Beauty and Richness of Olea: A Journey through Olive Groves in Italy, Europe, and Spain" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world sp. Olive trees, as we embark on a captivating journey across various breathtaking locations. From the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany's Val d'Orcia to the serene olive grove at Garda Lake in Veneto, Italy offers an abundance of stunning vistas adorned with these magnificent trees. Intriguingly known as Sorbier des olseleurs, this white-flowered European olive tree has been admired for centuries. An exquisite 1832 engraving showcases its elegance alongside its bountiful fruit - a testament to nature's artistry. But it doesn't stop there; explore beyond just olives. Witness the harmonious coexistence between an olive tree and a cacao tree, where two distinct flavors intertwine to create culinary delights that tantalize our taste buds. The allure europaea extends far beyond Italy's borders. Venture into Europe's diverse landscape and encounter fascinating marine life like European barracuda and perch thriving amidst these ancient groves. As we soar above Toledo in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, marvel at an aerial view capturing vast fields meticulously plowed for cultivation. The significance of this age-old tradition is evident - generations have dedicated themselves to nurturing these precious fruits that grace our tables worldwide. Olea europaea stands tall as not only a symbol of beauty but also resilience. Its presence brings forth countless benefits – from nourishing our bodies with heart-healthy oils to enhancing the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. So let us celebrate this remarkable species - whether you call it olea or simply know it as "olive. " It remains an emblematic part of our cultural heritage while continuing to captivate hearts around the globe with its timeless charm.