Plants

Ordeals were used in medieval trials, mainly criminal, but also in civil ones. They were used to cle ...

They consist of woody tissue whose primary function is to strengthen the structure of the fruit. They are not harmful to health, however, they can cause some discomfort when eating.

Six of them are endemic to Madagascar, one grows in continental Africa and one in Australia.

It is believed to have originated in Africa, from where it was introduced, first to Asia and later t ...

The fruit is a green, pod-like seed bag.

In Japan, chestnuts are always served as part of the New Year's menu. They symbolize both successes ...

Baobabs have stipules at the base of the leaves, but these are quickly shed in most species.

He wrote a brief note about harvest and ritual of preparing fermented juice of cactus fruits.