What is the scientific name of the olive tree?
Q: What is the scientific name of the olive tree?
A: The scientific name of the olive tree is Olea europaea.
Q: Where did the olive tree originate from?
A: The olive tree originated from the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Syria and the maritime parts of Asia Minor and northern Iran at the south end of the Caspian Sea.
Q: Who farmed the olive tree a long time ago?
A: The Ancient Greeks farmed the olive tree a long time ago.
Q: Where did the Ancient Greeks spread the olive trees to?
A: The Ancient Greeks spread the olive trees to the western part of the Mediterranean.
Q: What type of soil do olive trees prefer?
A: Olive trees prefer soil with lots of chalk in it.
Q: Where do olive trees grow best?
A: Olive trees grow best on limestone slopes and crags in coastal climates.
Q: How long has the olive tree been farmed?
A: The olive tree has been farmed for a very long time.
