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Monday, 13 July 2026
21 facts about olives
21 facts about olives
"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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Chia seeds
Chia is native to central and southern Mexico.
The plant produces oval, gray seeds with black and white spots that are edible - chia seeds.
Pomegranate
Due to the presence of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, the pomegranate has strong antioxidant properties.
Above that, it is credited with anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, cardio-protective, and anticancer p ...
Pineapple
Pineapples are also used in cosmetics.
They are great in enzymatic peelings, creams for discoloration, and anti-cellulite lotions.
Aloe vera
In Mexico and Peru, aloe vera is made into jams.
Mandarines
Transportation and storage of mandarins are problematic because the fruit spoils quickly.
Before shipping, they are often covered with special waxes or wrapped in food wrap soaked with fungi ...
Forget-me-not
The forget-me-nots can be confused with giant forget-me-nots.
The latter belongs to the genus Myosotidium and is represented by one species, Myosotidium hortensia, which resembles the forget-me-not. It is an endemic species of New Zealand.
Grapes
The grapevine is a vine that grows up to 40 meters tall, although it rarely exceeds 10 meters.
To grow upwards, it attaches itself to supports using tendrils.
Poison ivy
It is one of the first plants that change leaf colors in autumn.
Yellow and Red leaves are still dangerous and can give you a rash, so be careful.
Cornflower
Cornflowers are used to obtain food coloring.
The protocyanins and other anthocyanins contained in the petals of this plant are used as dyes in the production of many foods, such as yogurt.
Turmeric
Turmeric has medicinal properties and is used as a spice and dye, in the cosmetic industry, and as an ornamental plant.