Plants

Until the 19th century, Mexico was the homeland of vanilla, as it was the only place with varieties of stingless bees of the Melipona and Trigona genera that pollinated the plants.

Brussels sprouts contain zeaxanthin (antioxidant), which protects the eyes from damage, including macular degeneration.

Olive fruits contain oleuropein, which gives them a bitter taste.

In England, it is known as the May flower.

It is a link between pteridophytes and gymnosperms trees and is the only deciduous tree in the group of gymnosperms (the others have leaves in the form of needles).

The sycamore maple is a melliferous plant.

Since the Renaissance, it has been used to attract honey bees.

Its blooms are pink or white and spread a sweet and spicy fragrance.

Sweet potatoes are native to South and Central America.

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a plant belonging to the cabbage family.