sweet olive

Sweet olive, also known as sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans), is a plant belonging to the genus Osmanthus within the Oleaceae family. This evergreen shrub or small tree, native to Asia, is cultivated for its fragrant flowers and glossy, evergreen foliage. It can grow up to 10 meters (33 feet) tall and produces edible fruit. The plant's white flowers are often hidden by its leaves and are used to scent tea. Another variety, orange osmanthus, features fragrant orange flowers. The Oleaceae family, which includes sweet olive, is known for economically and aesthetically important plants like olive trees, ash trees, lilacs, and jasmines.123