Plants

Wednesday, 22 April 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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Corpse flower

Its spadix heats up to 36,6 degrees Celsius, which makes the scent more volatile.

Although it’s difficult to withstand for humans, it attracts pollinators, such as carrion-eating beetles and flesh flies, which help with plant reproduction.

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Rapeseed

Canola oil used to be notorious for its high content of erucic acid.

This acid has toxic effects on the body. It makes up as much as 50% of the fatty acids in this oil.

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Kiwi

In 2021, 4.467.099 tons of kiwifruit were produced worldwide.

China was responsible for half of the total global harvest. Europe produced 952.890 tons during the ...

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Rice

Asian rice has two main subspecies.

Japanese rice (Oryza sativa japonica) - short-grained, sticky. It was domesticated in the Yangtze Va ...

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Cerbera odollam

Fruits are used to produce bioinsecticides and deodorants.

Research has also been conducted on the use of cerbera seeds for biodiesel production.

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Carob

Carob wood is also used.

In some regions of Greece, such as Crete, it is used as firewood. It is also used to make fences, pa ...

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Chia seeds

Chia seeds are often used as an ingredient in salads, yogurt, baked goods, desserts and smoothies.

They can be consumed both raw and after soaking, in gel form. Unlike flax seeds, chia seeds do not n ...

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Trees

Throughout the history of many of the world's religions and beliefs, we find references to trees.

In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is the central cosmic tree, with roots and branches that reach across ...

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Olives

The caloric value of 100 g of olives is 115 kcal.

Olives are low in calories, aid digestion, relieve migraines, and contain many vitamins and healthy fats.

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Chestnuts

Chestnuts are tall trees reaching 30-40 meters in height, rarely up to 70 meters (Castanea henryi), as well as shrubs.

The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a tree up to 35 meters high with a trunk covered with brown, ...

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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 ...