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Friday, 20 February 2026
21 facts about olives
21 facts about olives
"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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Rice
Since its dissemination, rice has become a staple throughout the world.
It was known in the classical world, imported from Egypt and perhaps western Asia. It was known in G ...
Baobab tree
During the dry season, baobabs shed their leaves just as deciduous trees do in winter across the northern hemisphere.
Cornflower
Cornflowers are used to obtain food coloring.
The protocyanins and other anthocyanins contained in the petals of this plant are used as dyes in the production of many foods, such as yogurt.
Pomegranate
The pomegranate is mentioned more than 30 times in the Bible.
It is among the seven economically most important plants promised to the Jews in the Promised Land, ...
Tomatoes
Because of the red color of the fruit and its characteristic smell, tomatoes were considered poisonous plants.
As late as the 19th century, it was believed that eating a tomato would turn the blood to acid. They were treated only as ornamental plants.
Dragon blood tree
The dragon blood tree is an evergreen succulent tree.
It thrives in sub-tropical conditions, enjoys high temperatures, and is drought tolerant.
Lemon balm
Its calming effect can be used to support the treatment of neurosis or depression.
It reduces anxiety and helps with sleep.
Avocado
It also contains vitamins B, C, E, A and is an antioxidant.
It has beneficial anti-cancer properties.
Parsley
Substances in parsley stimulate breast milk production in breastfeeding women.
Pears
The pear tree is a small tree of the rose family.
According to various classifications, we distinguish between 30 and 60 species of pear. The plants cross well with each other, thanks to which a considerable number of varieties are created.