Plants

Monday, 3 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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Dragon blood tree

For people interested in magic and alchemy, the dragon blood tree resin is, in fact, the blood of a dragon, and is used in various mystical rituals.

For instance, it is popularly used as incense.

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Cornflower

It is a self-pollinating plant, although its pollen and nectar attract many insects.

Hymenoptera and flies (Diptera) are particularly susceptible to the attracting effects of the cornflower.

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Strawberry

Strawberries with whipped cream were introduced by Thomas Wolsey, a 16th-century Catholic bishop.

He invented and prepared this dish for Henry VIII - the King of England - and his court.

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Baobab tree

There are 8 species of baobab trees.

Six of them are endemic to Madagascar, one grows in continental Africa and one in Australia.

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Saguaro cactus

Fruits are ruby red and big.

Their size may vary from 6 to 9 cm (2,5 to 3,5 in) and ripe in June. As they grow really high, special pole is used to harvest them.

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin seeds help fight motion sickness.

They are also recommended for treating parasite infections. Pumpkin owes its antiparasitic propertie ...

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Coconut tree

A tall coconut palm growing on fertile soil can produce up to 75 fruits a year.

Usually, however, it is less than 30. With proper care and proper growing conditions, coconut palms ...

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Trees

The first phase of the tree's growth is the juvenile phase, in which the plant must acquire the right conditions for growth (sufficient light).

The next phase is the rapid growth phase. Over time, the rate of growth slows and eventually stops altogether. Such specimens can survive for a very long time.

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Kale

Thanks to its chlorophyll content, it has a cleansing effect, so you can use any kind of smoothie with kale during a detoxification diet.

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Turmeric

The usable part of the plant is the rhizome.

Often branched, it is oblong, ovoid, cylindrical, or pear-shaped.

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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 ...