The oval, pitted fruit of the long-living evergreen olive tree "Olea europa" which grows in areas with hot summers and cool winters. The drupes, up to 4 cm long, are green or purple-black in colour, and both are eaten raw after being cured. Olives are pressed to obtain olive oil.
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