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Olive, Olea europaea
Olive, Olea europaea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Europaea Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herb Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Olea Olive Sammtlicher Willibald
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the venerable Olive Tree, Olea europaea, a symbol of peace, prosperity, and the Mediterranean way of life. The Olive Tree is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Oleaceae family, native to the western regions of the Eastern Hemisphere. The tree is renowned for its small, silvery-grey leaves and its fruit, the olive, which is a drupe, or stone fruit. Olives have been cultivated for thousands of years for their oil, which is extracted from the fruit through a process of pressing. Olive oil is a fundamental component of the Mediterranean diet and is celebrated for its health benefits. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins, olive oil is known to promote heart health, improve digestion, and support healthy skin. The Olive Tree has a long and storied history in mythology, religion, and culture. In ancient Greece, the goddess Athena was said to have presented an olive tree to Athens, making it the city's emblem. In the Bible, the olive tree is mentioned numerous times as a symbol of peace, prosperity, and the fruitfulness of the land. This beautiful engraving, taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876, is a testament to the enduring fascination with the Olive Tree and its fruit. The intricate details of the tree's leaves, branches, and fruit are rendered in exquisite detail, making this a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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