Plants

Corn has also played an important role in the history of the United States. When the first settlers arrived on the North American continent in December 1620, they lacked food, and many died. Those who survived were helped by Indians who shared food with them and showed them how to grow corn, squash, and legumes.

The corn plant often grows up to 3 m (10ft) tall, although some varieties can reach as high as 13 m (42,5 ft).

In the Middle Ages, kale was one of the most popular green vegetables throughout Europe.

Chia seeds contain many valuable ingredients that positively affect the human body.

Cornflower requires a sunny spot and neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

The cob usually contains 600 grains.

A traditional cabbage dish in the UK is bubble and squeak.

Cerbera odollam is a plant species in the family Apocynaceae.

Chestnuts are mainly a carbohydrate food and in some areas, they are called "bread trees".

Orienting mature inflorescences to the east also has benefits.