Plants

Thursday, 13 August 2026

"Where the olive refuses to grow, there the Mediterranean world ends"

It is not known exactly when and where the first olive tree, characteristic of the Mediterranean region, grew. Paleobotanists claim that wild olives g ...

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Sweet potato

They are rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber.

Despite their high carbohydrate content, they have a low glycemic index of - 50 and their caloric value is 86 kcal/100 g.

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Coconut tree

A full-sized coconut fruit weighs about 1.4 kilograms.

The fruit can reach different weights, with up to 0,5 kilograms being encountered - the largest fruits reach up to 2,5 kilograms.

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Baobab tree

Australian Baobab trees most likely appeared in Australia by long-distance seed dispersal from Africa.

Initially it has been thought that baobab trees grew on Australian soil a very long time ago and as ...

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Baobab tree

The most common species of baobab tree is the African Baobab (Adansonia digitata).

This species grows up to 25 meters (82 feet) high and the trunk can reach a diameter of 10 to 14 meters (32 to 46 feet).

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Corn

The widespread cultivation of corn probably began in southern Spain in 1525.

It had many advantages over wheat or barley - it yielded two and a half times more food energy (the ...

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Coconut tree

The coconut palm is native to tropical and subtropical areas, but its exact origin is not fully established.

It is difficult to conclusively determine because its seeds can survive long sea voyages, which has ...

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Corn

After the arrival of Europeans in Mesoamerica in 1492, Spanish settlers consumed corn, although they much preferred wheat bread.

It was also related to the fact that wheat flour could not be substituted for corn flour when making ...

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Carob

Carob pulp contains many valuable ingredients.

It contains natural plant proteins and carbohydrates as well as vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, D an ...

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Parsley

Parsley is also rich in provitamin A, vitamin K, iron, calcium, and potassium.

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Citron

There are sour, sweet and pulpless varieties of this fruit.

Sour varieties include the Florentine and diamante citrons - from Italy - and the Greek Balady citro ...

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24 facts about rapeseed

Probably a hybrid

Rapeseed - one of three varieties of cabbage rapeseed (Brassica napus) is probably an offspring of two different species. It is one of the oilseed cro ...

23 facts about brussels sprout

A small cabbage with amazing flavor

Brussels sprouts are a botanical variety of cabbage belonging to the cabbage family. It probably originated from a cross between head cabbage and kale ...

16 facts about kale

An excellent ingredient for smoothies

Kale was known in ancient times, however, it was also consumed in the Middle Ages. Today we are rediscovering it thanks to its wealth of vitamins, min ...

20 facts about watercress

A leader in the health category

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, watercress is one of the healthiest plants. Although it is one of the oldest plants ...

12 facts about sweet potato

A creeping plant from the tropics

Yams, also known as sweet potatoes, are one of the healthiest foods, even in space. In fact, they have been appreciated by NASA and recognized as supe ...

18 facts about parsley

Healthy from the root to the leaves

It is a vegetable commonly used in cooking. In addition to its taste, it also has many nutrients and can help with some ailments. Parsley root contain ...

18 facts about beetroot

Vitamin bomb

This under-appreciated vegetable is increasingly appearing on our tables and returning to favor. And this is great news because beets are a vegetable ...

18 facts about asparagus

Spring vegetables full of vitamins and nutrients

Asparagus, known to mankind since ancient times (more than 5000 years), still enjoys enduring popularity, especially in French, Italian, Spanish or Ge ...

15 facts about sunflower

Sun-like beauty

They came to Europe quite late because they came from the American continent. Cultivated for seeds, oil, or ornamental value, they quickly conquered t ...

13 facts about cinnamon

One of the most closely guarded merchant secrets

It is a well-known and often used aromatic spice in the kitchen. We most often find it in confectionery, chocolate, and some alcoholic drinks. Althoug ...

18 facts about grapes

Grapes do not come exclusively from one species of vine

Although it originated in the Middle East, it has spread all over the world. Thanks to this plant, it is possible to enjoy countless varieties of wine ...

13 facts about birch

Pioneer tree of the northern hemisphere

Although it is associated mainly with the Central Europe landscape, anyone who thinks that this plant does not occur on other continents is wrong. Var ...

17 facts about rowan

Sorbus aucuparia

Although we know this plant as mountain ash, its scientific name is Sorbus aucuparia. It is a pioneer plant thanks to its frost resistance and low req ...

20 facts about garlic

World leader in medicinal plants

Garlic, well known to all, is a vegetable, spice, and medicinal plant - in this field, it is a leader with clinically proven effectiveness. It is prod ...

17 facts about cocoa bean

Chocolate base

Cocoa is a commonly used term for the seeds of the cocoa tree. Widely known and liked by lovers of chocolate and all chocolate sweets, as well as supp ...