Plants

Some trees, such as alder (genus Alnus), have a symbiotic relationship with a filamentous bacterium of the genus Frankia that can fix nitrogen from the air and convert it to ammonia.

Watercress contains a glycoside (glucosinolate) that gives the plant its pungent-bitter taste.

Garlic is a herbaceous plant reaching 20-100 cm in height.

Turmeric gives positive results in the treatment of personality disorders and depression.

Turmeric inhibits the multiplication of viruses and prevents the development of bacterial and fungal diseases.

French explorer Marc Lescarbot described Jerusalem artichoke as "as big as a turnip or truffle," fit to eat and tasting "like chard, but more pleasant."

Its breeding began about 5000 years ago.

In the first year of the plant's growth, its stem is produced. It is thick and leafy and its height can vary from 10 to 110 cm.

Parsley also has a beneficial effect on menstruation.

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