Plants

Tuesday, 7 October 2025
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
The wild sunflower, also known as topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke, is a plant that has been widely known and used for various purposes since ancient ...

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Trees
Trees have been revered by people since time immemorial.
For the ancient Celts, certain trees, especially oak, ash, and hawthorn, had special significance as ...
Lemon
Size
Lemon on average 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) while limes are 3 to 6 cm (1,2 to 2,4 in).
Rice
Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice, is a type of cultivated rice, the varieties of which are most common around the world.
It is an annual cereal plant with numerous and dense stems, reaching 50-150 cm in height. The stems ...
Lemon balm
Its calming effect can be used to support the treatment of neurosis or depression.
It reduces anxiety and helps with sleep.
Corpse flower
The corpse flower contains both male and female flowers.
Stinging nettle
There are about 40 calories in 100 grams of stinging nettle.
Pineapple
The caloric value of pineapples is small since it is only 55 kcal per 100 grams.
Garlic
Common garlic is a vegetable, spice, and medicinal plant.
Sugar maple
It is a source of maple syrup.
It is one of the most cherished culinary condiments for pancakes and waffles.
Corn
Corn has also played an important role in the history of the United States. When the first settlers arrived on the North American continent in December 1620, they lacked food, and many died. Those who survived were helped by Indians who shared food with them and showed them how to grow corn, squash, and legumes.
To repay them, the settlers organized a festival of thanksgiving lasting several days after the firs ...