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Thursday, 7 May 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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Parsley
Parsley also has a beneficial effect on menstruation.
It relieves menstrual pain and regulates the cycle.
Lemon
It can be grown at home.
Seeds can be obtained from fruit that we buy in the store. A plant grown from seeds does not retain the characteristics of a mother specimen but is an original exotic potted plant.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin has extensive culinary use.
One of the largest cafe chains patented coffee based on pumpkin syrup - pumpkin spice latte has become a hit among consumers.
Rapeseed
Rapeseed oil is called the "oil of the North" and is the primary vegetable oil in many European countries.
In the kitchen it is used for almost everything: frying, stewing, baking, salads, and dressings.
Forget-me-not
It is considered an invasive plant.
Its creeping roots can cover a wide area with little time.
Dragon blood tree
The resin is also used in the production of varnish.
It was commonly used by 18th-century violin-makers in Italy.
Sycamore maple tree
Sycamore growing in the open space begins to bloom at the age of 25-30 years.
In a compact stand - at about 40 years old.
Bananas
Bananas are harvested before they reach maturity.
It is caused by the length of the transportation. Bananas need to be harvested early to keep their appetizing look.
Cornflower
The blue color of cornflower flowers is due to their content of protocyanin.
The same compound is responsible for the red color of rose petals.
Poison ivy
Poison ivy has trifoliate leaves.
Their color ranges from light to dark green, and the leaves usually darken with age.  The leaflets a ...