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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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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Carrot
Carrots contain, among others, vitamin B6, B1, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid and niacin.
Lemon
Color
Most obvious distinctive feature is their color. Lemons are usually bright yellow, while limes are usually a bright shade of green. However, some types of limes turn yellow when they ripen.
Watercress
It is an edible and medicinal plant, one of the oldest plants in the world.
Its health-promoting properties have been known since ancient times. The Egyptians served workers th ...
Pears
It occurs in the form of trees (less often shrubs) with straight stems. The habit of the plant is slender.
Depending on the species, they can be brown, yellowish, dark red, or green. It has five-flowered her ...
Chestnuts
In 2020, the global production of cultivated chestnuts was 2.322.000 tons.
China ranks first in production (75 percent), followed by Bolivia and Spain.
Strawberry
Strawberries have beneficial effects on the human body.
They raise the "good" cholesterol level (HDL), lower blood pressure, and reduce cancer risk. In addition, strawberries are rich in polyphenols, presenting strong antioxidant activity.
Mandarines
Mandarins are native to Asia.
They evolved in southern China, Vietnam, and Japan. Mandarins arrived in Europe in the early 19th century and reached North America a few decades later.
Sugar maple
It is the most common species of all varieties of maples.
There are at least 20 types of maple trees.
Lemon
Lemon is a source of beta-carotene, vitamins B and E, potassium, magnesium, sodium and iron.
It also contains terpenes that stimulate salivation.
Vanilla
Vanilla blooms every 2-3 years, and the flowering period lasts about 2-3 months.
The fruit is a green, pod-like seed bag.