There are hundreds of
cultivar
A cultivar is a type of cultivated plant that people have selected for desired traits and when propagated retain those traits. Methods used to propagate cultivars include: division, root and stem cuttings, offsets, grafting, tissue culture ...
s of the olive (''
Olea europaea''). As one of the oldest and more important domesticated crops raised by humans, the
olive tree has diverged naturally and with the assistance of man into many varieties. Olive cultivars are first and foremost divided into their location of origin; most names for cultivars come from place names. Secondarily, olives may be preferred for
olive oil production or for eating as table olives, though many cultivars are dual-purpose.
Table of olives
See also
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Lists of cultivars
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The lists of cultivars in the table below are indices of plant cultivars, varieties, and strains. A ''cultivar'' is a plant that is selected for desirable characteristics that can be maintained by propagation.
The plants listed may be ...
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Lists of cultivars