Meslalla (cracked green olive,[1][2]) is a Moroccan green olive cultivar used for olive oil production. It is often used to pickle garlic and hot peppers, and is also used in tagines.[3][4]
| Meslalla | |
|---|---|
| Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Color of the ripe fruit | Green |
| Also called | Cracked green olive |
| Origin | Morocco |
| Use | Oil and pickling |
| Oil content | High |
| Fertility | Self-sterile |
| Growth form | Spreading |
| Leaf | Elliptic-lanceolate |
| Weight | Medium |
| Shape | Ovoid |
| Symmetry | Slightly asymmetrical |