Olive Family (Noun)
Meaning
Trees and shrubs having berries or drupes or capsules as fruits; sometimes placed in the order Oleales: olive; ash; jasmine; privet; lilac.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The olive family includes a diverse range of trees and shrubs, many of which are prized for their fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.
- Members of the olive family are often used as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes.
- The jasmine, with its star-shaped flowers and delicate fragrance, is a popular member of the olive family used in perfumes and teas.
- The privet, a flowering shrub of the olive family, is commonly used for hedges and topiaries.
- The lilac, with its purple conical flowers, is a well-known and beloved member of the olive family that blooms in late spring.