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Friday, 3 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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Sugar maple
It is one of the most widespread trees in the eastern parts of North America.
Pumpkin
There is only 30 kcal in 100 grams of pumpkin.
It has a relatively high glycemic index of 75, which is why it is not recommended for diabetics.
Poison ivy
It is one of the first plants that change leaf colors in autumn.
Yellow and Red leaves are still dangerous and can give you a rash, so be careful.
Pineapple
The most extensive plantations of pineapples are located in Brazil, China, Thailand, the Philippines, and Hawaii.
Hawaii was a dominant producer of pineapples in the 20th century, but about one-third of the world’s production comes from Brazil, Costa Rica and the Philippines.
Dragon blood tree
The dragon blood tree belongs to the genus Dracaena.
It is unique among all the species, due to its umbrella-shaped crown.
Parsley
In Russia, parsley is included in the list of plants containing narcotic substances due to its myristicin content.
Myristicin has similar effects to the THC contained in marijuana.
Brussels sprout
Thanks to glucosinolates, Brussels sprouts protect the human digestive tract and ensure proper digestion.
Kale
Kale contains large amounts of dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins, most of which are vitamins C and K.
In addition, kale also contains folic acid, B vitamins, and vitamin A.
Rowan
The trunk of the rowan tree is slender and cylindrical in cross-section.
It can reach 40 cm in diameter and the branches grow upwards.
Mandarines
Mandarins are rich in health-promoting plant compounds such as flavonoids.
They have antioxidant effects, reducing free radicals, which accelerate aging and increase the risk of cancer and heart disease.