Olea europaea, acebuche
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Olea europaea, acebuche
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asterid Eudicot Jasmineae Lamiales Olea Oleaceae Olive Seed Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Olea Europaea
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration showcases the beauty and intricacy of Olea europaea, commonly known as the olive tree or acebuche, as depicted in a plate from the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Belonging to the Oleaceae family, this evergreen tree is an essential member of the large order Lamiales within the class Magnoliopsida, or dicotyledons. The olive tree is an angiosperm, producing seeds enclosed in a fruit or ovary, and is further classified as an eudicot, a group of flowering plants characterized by having two embryonic seed leaves, or cotyledons. The illustration reveals the olive tree's distinctive features, including its alternate, simple, and entire leaves with a glossy, dark green surface and a paler underside. The tree bears small, white, and fragrant flowers, typically found in inflorescences called racemes. The olive fruit, or drupe, is not visible in this illustration, but it is an important component of the tree, providing both food and oil. The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for thousands of years for its valuable oil and edible fruits. Its resilience and adaptability to various climates have contributed to its widespread cultivation around the world. This illustration serves as a testament to the natural history of this remarkable tree and the intricate details that can be observed through careful observation and artistic representation.
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