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Oleaceae

21-Olea fruit

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The fruits of Olea europea are drupes, and they turn black when fully ripe. Olive oil is made by simply pressing the ripe fruits to extract the oil. Over 90% of the olives that are harvested are used to make olive oil.

Photo by D. F. Austin, Florida Atlantic University.

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