Plants

Cornflower petals are edible.

Topinambur tubers are juicy and slightly sweet.

Carrot root can be eaten raw or cooked, i.e. boiled, fried or stewed. It is also a common ingredient of juices and purée.

There is often a belief that sunflower inflorescences exhibit heliotropism (they follow the sun).

Cinnamon should be processed immediately after harvesting.

Dry rice and wet rice are distinguished by their cultivation requirements.

Curcumin contained in turmeric shows an anti-cancer effect inside the infected cell.

Lemons are used extensively. They are present in the daily diet, in the culinary arts, cosmetics and medicine.

Maize as a crop is characterized by high productivity and nutritional value. Therefore, it is a staple food in underdeveloped countries, while it is mainly used as livestock feed in highly developed countries.

Its calming effect can be used to support the treatment of neurosis or depression.