Plants

Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice, is a type of cultivated rice, the varieties of which are most common around the world.

Are poinsettia poisonous to humans? Not much, it may cause nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting if consumed.

Vanilla came to Europe half a thousand years ago. At the beginning of the 16th century, it was brought to Spain by the conquistador Hernán Cortés de Monroy Pizarro Altamirano, who had previewed the use of vanilla sticks at the court of the Aztec ruler Montezuma.

The two tallest sycamore trees in Europe grow in Denmark and England.

They are a good source of vitamins, but not trace elements.

Thanks to its sulforaphane content, it has a strong antioxidant effect.

Because of its antibacterial properties, it is recommended for treating skin with acne problems.

Poison ivy has trifoliate leaves.

French explorer Marc Lescarbot described Jerusalem artichoke as "as big as a turnip or truffle," fit to eat and tasting "like chard, but more pleasant."

The pumpkin is native to South America and cultivated as early as 3,000 BC.