Plants

Tuesday, 11 November 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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Bananas
Bananas usually reach a length of 10 to 15 centimeters.
However, some bananas can be as long as 30 centimeters.
Birch
Plywood made of Baltic birch wood is an ideal product for the construction of speaker housings.
Birchwood resonates well, especially in the high and low tone peaks, which perfectly complements the gaps in frequencies that the speaker itself has problems with.
Sunflower
The largest producer of sunflowers is Ukraine (15 million tons per year).
The next largest countries in terms of production are Russia (13 million tons), the EU (10 million tons), and Argentina (4 million tons).
Sycamore maple tree
Sycamore growing in the open space begins to bloom at the age of 25-30 years.
In a compact stand - at about 40 years old.
Cabbage
Russians consume the most cabbage in the world.
The statistical Russian eats 20 kilograms of cabbage a year, followed by the Belgians who eat 4.7 kilograms, and just behind them the Dutch with 4 kilograms of cabbage consumed annually.
Lemon
Lemon has anti-cancer properties.
Contains limonene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Laboratory studies have shown that this compound ...
Stinging nettle
Stinging nettle reduces excess water in the body.
It causes flushing of the kidneys and lower urinary tract. It is used for kidney stones and bladder ...
Pears
Pear fruit consists of 84 percent water, 15 percent carbohydrates, and a small amount of protein and fats.
There are 57 kcal in 100 g of pear and its glycemic index, like apples, is 38.
Pears
If our body tolerates this fruit, we should eat it for its health-promoting properties.
Pear fruit supports the functioning of the circulatory system, lowers blood pressure, and minimizes ...
Cerbera odollam
Cerbera is often planted as an ornamental, screening or shade tree.
The lightweight and durable wood is used for boat building and in arts and crafts.