Plants

Thursday, 29 January 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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Turmeric

The body absorbs curcumin better in the presence of piperine.

To increase the absorption of curcumin, mix turmeric with a bit of pepper.

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Pears

The largest pear grown weighed nearly 3 kg (2948)

The gardener who created this giant comes from Japan and is called Ja Aichi Toyota Nashi Bukai. The ...

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Baobab tree

Baobab tree fruits are very distinctive.

They are large, oval in shape and resemble berries in most species. Fruits are covered by a dry and ...

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Corn

Corn cultivation was introduced to South America from Mexico in two great waves.

More than 6,000 years ago, the first spread in the Andes (evidence of cultivation in Peru was found ...

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Birch

Birch bark is edible.

Of course, this is the inner bark, which can even be eaten raw in emergencies. Birch bark can also b ...

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Lemon

Lemon has anti-cancer properties.

Contains limonene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Laboratory studies have shown that this compound ...

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Coconut tree

An important ingredient in Thai and Indian cuisine is coconut milk.

It is made by mashing grated coconut flesh with hot water or milk, which extracts the oil and aromat ...

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Watercress

Watercress has also found use in cooking.

Due to its distinctive flavor, it is an addition to various dishes, enriching their taste. It is som ...

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Broad beans

Broad beans may cause allergic reactions in people suffering from favism, i.e. the so-called bean disease.

Favism is an inherited genetic disease caused by a deficiency of the G6PD enzyme.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon should be processed immediately after harvesting.

The stems must be moist inside, then the outer bark is stripped off and then the stem is struck evenly to loosen the more tightly attached inner bark.

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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 ...