Plants

In addition to trees with a typical trunk and stem, there are also woody succulents, such as some cacti, and woody grasses, such as bamboo.

There are many varieties of kale, which vary in leaf color and stem length.

Rapeseed is very important in beekeeping.

They are endemic to the Sonoran Desert.

The edible oil obtained from the seeds is intended for the production of margarine and other cooking fats.

Since its dissemination, rice has become a staple throughout the world.

Broad beans have a low sodium content, are rich in potassium and soluble fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol in the blood, thus regulating blood pressure.

In Hinduism, the citron tree, under the Sanskrit name matulinga, is an attribute in representations of the figure of the god Shiva.

After the arrival of Europeans in Mesoamerica in 1492, Spanish settlers consumed corn, although they much preferred wheat bread.

Chestnuts were once found only south of the Alps.