Olive and Elderberry Facts
Facts about
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
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Spain
United States of America
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Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Colombia, India, Mexico
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