Plants

Saturday, 22 August 2026

"Where the olive refuses to grow, there the Mediterranean world ends"

It is not known exactly when and where the first olive tree, characteristic of the Mediterranean region, grew. Paleobotanists claim that wild olives g ...

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Chestnuts

They have been used in folk medicine since ancient times.

Mainly in digestive system diseases and headaches. According to German monks, they were supposed to ...

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California poppy

It is contraindicated in case of glaucoma, pregnancy or lactation.

It also interacts with barbiturates, benzodiazepines and first generation H1 antihistamines.

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Rapeseed

The largest rapeseed producer in Europe is France, followed by Germany.

Globally, the largest producers are Canada, China and India.

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Chia seeds

Chia seed oil contains about 64% omega -3 fatty acids.

It also contains omega-6 fatty acids, which occur in a beneficial ratio to omega-3 for health and di ...

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Jerusalem artichoke

Topinambur tubers contain a lot of silica.

They also have more vitamin B1 and iron than potatoes. They contain vitamin C (up to 45 mg in 100 g) ...

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Ginkgo biloba

The ginkgo came to the Netherlands from Japan in the 18th century.

This was the first European country to introduce this plant. The oldest specimen is in the Botanical Garden in Utrecht. It is also the oldest specimen of the tree in Europe.

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Aloe vera

Aloe vera was among the most favored substances used by Cleopatra.

She used its gel in her daily beauty routine to soften her skin.

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Watercress

Watercress has also found use in cooking.

Due to its distinctive flavor, it is an addition to various dishes, enriching their taste. It is som ...

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Baobab tree

To survive the harsh weather conditions of drought, baobabs store water in their trunk.

Mature trees are able to store 120,000 liters of water.

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Chia seeds

Chia seeds are often used as an ingredient in salads, yogurt, baked goods, desserts and smoothies.

They can be consumed both raw and after soaking, in gel form. Unlike flax seeds, chia seeds do not n ...

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24 facts about rapeseed

Probably a hybrid

Rapeseed - one of three varieties of cabbage rapeseed (Brassica napus) is probably an offspring of two different species. It is one of the oilseed cro ...

23 facts about brussels sprout

A small cabbage with amazing flavor

Brussels sprouts are a botanical variety of cabbage belonging to the cabbage family. It probably originated from a cross between head cabbage and kale ...

16 facts about kale

An excellent ingredient for smoothies

Kale was known in ancient times, however, it was also consumed in the Middle Ages. Today we are rediscovering it thanks to its wealth of vitamins, min ...

20 facts about watercress

A leader in the health category

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, watercress is one of the healthiest plants. Although it is one of the oldest plants ...

12 facts about sweet potato

A creeping plant from the tropics

Yams, also known as sweet potatoes, are one of the healthiest foods, even in space. In fact, they have been appreciated by NASA and recognized as supe ...

18 facts about parsley

Healthy from the root to the leaves

It is a vegetable commonly used in cooking. In addition to its taste, it also has many nutrients and can help with some ailments. Parsley root contain ...

18 facts about beetroot

Vitamin bomb

This under-appreciated vegetable is increasingly appearing on our tables and returning to favor. And this is great news because beets are a vegetable ...

18 facts about asparagus

Spring vegetables full of vitamins and nutrients

Asparagus, known to mankind since ancient times (more than 5000 years), still enjoys enduring popularity, especially in French, Italian, Spanish or Ge ...

15 facts about sunflower

Sun-like beauty

They came to Europe quite late because they came from the American continent. Cultivated for seeds, oil, or ornamental value, they quickly conquered t ...

13 facts about cinnamon

One of the most closely guarded merchant secrets

It is a well-known and often used aromatic spice in the kitchen. We most often find it in confectionery, chocolate, and some alcoholic drinks. Althoug ...

18 facts about grapes

Grapes do not come exclusively from one species of vine

Although it originated in the Middle East, it has spread all over the world. Thanks to this plant, it is possible to enjoy countless varieties of wine ...

13 facts about birch

Pioneer tree of the northern hemisphere

Although it is associated mainly with the Central Europe landscape, anyone who thinks that this plant does not occur on other continents is wrong. Var ...

17 facts about rowan

Sorbus aucuparia

Although we know this plant as mountain ash, its scientific name is Sorbus aucuparia. It is a pioneer plant thanks to its frost resistance and low req ...

20 facts about garlic

World leader in medicinal plants

Garlic, well known to all, is a vegetable, spice, and medicinal plant - in this field, it is a leader with clinically proven effectiveness. It is prod ...

17 facts about cocoa bean

Chocolate base

Cocoa is a commonly used term for the seeds of the cocoa tree. Widely known and liked by lovers of chocolate and all chocolate sweets, as well as supp ...