Plants

Tuesday, 3 February 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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Sesame seeds

Sesame (Sesamum) is a leguminous plant belonging to the sesame family (Pedaliaceae).

This family includes 13 genera with 70 species. They are plants mainly of dry and sandy habitats and ...

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Carob

Carob wood is also used.

In some regions of Greece, such as Crete, it is used as firewood. It is also used to make fences, pa ...

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Cerbera odollam

Between 1989 and 1999, more than 500 cases of fatal cerberus poisoning were reported in the southwestern state of Kerala, India.

A lethal dose of the poison is contained in one kernel of the fruit and causes death within 1-2 days ...

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Saguaro cactus

Tallest saguaro cactus recorded so far was 23,8 m (78 ft) high.

Unfortunately the armless plant was toppled during a windstorm in 1986.

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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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Cabbage

Coleslaw is the world’s most popular salad based on cabbage.

The current name of the salad originated in the 18th century and is the English version of the Danis ...

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Chia seeds

Chia seeds reduce insulin resistance and stabilize blood sugar levels.

Because of their hydrophilic nature, the seeds swell in the stomach, giving a feeling of satiety. Th ...

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Corn

The ancient Maya and Aztec cultures were strongly associated with the cultivation of corn.

It had a significant influence on these civilizations because it was an essential food source. In ad ...

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Carob

The taste of carob is similar to sweetened cocoa, so it is used as a substitute for cocoa, with a very low fat content and no caffeine.

The roasted and ground pods are used to make carob flour, which is used in the production of sweets and cakes as a healthy, allergen-free substitute for chocolate.

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Pineapple

Reddish-purple flowers of pineapple are inconspicuous, but there are nearly 200 of them in an inflorescence.

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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 ...