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Tuesday, 20 October 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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Baobab tree
The flesh of the fruit of this plant has a citrus flavor.
It is used to produce refreshing drinks. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, carbohydrates, potassium and phosphorus.
Rowan
This plant appeared in the early Pliocene about 5 million years ago.
Rowan minerals were found in the Ankara province in Turkey. It is therefore possible that it comes from this region.
Parsley
Chewing parsley can alleviate the smell of previously consumed garlic or smoked cigarettes.
Avocado
The ripening period of the fruit is exceptionally long and takes between 6 to 8 months.
Strawberry
China is the largest producer of strawberries.
They produce 3.2 million tons of this fruit annually. Global strawberry production is 9 million tons ...
Poinsettia
It is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
The species is found along the Pacific coast of Mexico and southern Guatemala. It grows in humid are ...
Stinging nettle
In Germany, an estimated 500 tons of nettle are consumed annually. This puts it in third place after chamomile and linseed.
Pumpkin
In addition to its culinary qualities, its health benefits were quickly discovered.
As early as the 16th century, books on pumpkins’ effect on the digestive system or reducing fever be ...
Sycamore maple tree
In the village of Tolpuddle in Dorset, England grows a sycamore tree, under which six English farmers, known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, formed a trade union in 1834.
They were accused of violating the Unlawful Oaths Act of 1797 and transported to Australia. However, ...
Lemon
Size
Lemon on average 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) while limes are 3 to 6 cm (1,2 to 2,4 in).