Olive
[Olea europea Linn, Olea lancifolia Moench, Olea verrudos Raf]; Trade name Ölbaum (D), Olivio (IT), Olivier d'Europe (F), Olive Tree (GB)
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Origin |
Mediterranean areas, Syria, Palestine, Anatalia and from southern Asia Minor |
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bulk density |
810-900 kg/m³ |
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durability class |
k. A. |
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radial shrinkage |
k. A. |
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Tangential shrinkage |
k. A. |
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wood color |
yellowish-white with reddish tinge and streaked with dark |
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wood structure |
k. A. |
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Usage |
Turned goods, small objects |
Botanically, the olive (Olea europea) belongs to the oil family (Oleaceae) and is mainly found in the Mediterranean region. Olive trees are among the oldest trees in the world, reaching an age of over 2.000 years.
