Olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). They belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits, and are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds ...

Olea europaea, more commonly known as olives ... Yoga Can Be Used as an Effective Therapy) Olives belong to the family of drupes. A drupe is a fruit that has a stone and is then surrounded by flesh.