Plants

Monday, 18 May 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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Aloe vera

It is among the most popular plants grown in home gardens as ornamental plants.

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Trees

Trees form a group of morphologically and functionally similar plants, they do not constitute a taxon - they are not related.

They are distinguished from shrubs and bushes by having a trunk or stems that branch only from a certain height.

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Corpse flower

It’s commonly known as a corpse flower due to its smell.

It emits an odor resembling rotting meat or a decaying corpse. It takes approximately 30 chemicals t ...

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Turmeric

Turmeric is a ubiquitous spice used in cooking, especially in Indian cuisine.

It is an excellent addition to dishes, cocktails and soups.

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Corn

Immature corn shoots accumulate the potent antibiotic substance DIMBOA.

DIMBOA (2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one) belongs to a group of hydroxamic acids (benzox ...

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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 ...

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Baobab tree

There are 8 species of baobab trees.

Six of them are endemic to Madagascar, one grows in continental Africa and one in Australia.

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Cerbera odollam

Cerberine is very difficult to detect at autopsy, so it is sometimes used in murders and suicides.

Its taste is easily masked by using aromatic spices.

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Sycamore maple tree

The sycamore fruit is a double samara with a spherical nut and wings set at a slightly acute angle.

The wings are 3 - 5 cm (1,18 - 1,96 in) long and fall apart when ripe. The sycamore bears fruit abundantly every other year, with the fruit ripening between September and October.

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Aloe vera

It is widely consumed in Japan.

The Japanese add aloe vera to their yogurts and drink aloe vera water. They believe it is crucial in preserving a youthful look.

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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 ...