Plants

Wednesday, 4 March 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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Garlic

Its breeding began about 5000 years ago.

The Chinese were the first to use garlic and it was popularized there, mainly due to its properties, ...

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Baobab tree

Elephants know that baobabs store water and especially during the dry season when water is scarce, they seek baobabs to quench their thirst.

Frequent exploitation of baobabs by elephants can lead to serious damage to the plant trunk resulting in the collapse of the tree.

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Sunflower

Although 3 meters high seems a lot for a plant, the record holder expected much more.

The tallest sunflower whose height was verified was 917 cm!

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Grapes

Seedless grapes have become very popular in recent years.

They are much more pleasant to consume, and since the grapes are propagated vegetatively by pruning the vine, the lack of seeds is not a problem in cultivation.

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Baobab tree

All baobab tree species are widely used by local people.

Most species have edible leaves and fruits, which are the basis for making herbal medicine mixtures. Baobab leaves are rich in vitamin C and calcium.

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Sugar maple

The sugar maple, also known as Acer saccharum, is a flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae.

Sapindaceae contains 138 genera, such as lychee or horse chestnut.

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Turmeric

Turmeric is also an ornamental room plant.

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Baobab tree

A bar in the trunk of a baobab tree.

In 1993 the owners of Sunland farm decided to open bar and wine cellar in hollow trunk of a baobab t ...

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Brussels sprout

One glass of Brussels sprouts provides 14% of the daily potassium requirement.

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Pomegranate

The pomegranate fruit is not only tasty but also healthy.

It contains a whole lot of vitamins: B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, C, E, K, and minerals: Ca, Fe, Mg, Mn, P, K ...

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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 ...