Plants

Thursday, 28 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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Pumpkin

The pumpkin is an annual plant in the Cucurbitaceae family.

The Cucurbitaceae family includes about 1,000 species. These plants grow under natural conditions in ...

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Saguaro cactus

Bighorn sheep got its skull penetrated by saguaro spine after hitting it with head.

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Baobab tree

Baobabs provide important nesting sites for some birds.

In particular they are perfect for nesting of the mottled spinetail and four species of weaver.

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Sunflower

In 1979, a mathematical formula was developed for generating a sunflower spiral.

It is used in computer graphics to generate images of these plants.

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Vanilla

Vanilla fruits (pods) are harvested at incomplete ripeness, then subjected to fermentation, and dried later.

The harvested unripe pods, which have neither aroma nor taste, are put into hot water, heated, and t ...

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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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Watercress

It is an edible and medicinal plant, one of the oldest plants in the world.

Its health-promoting properties have been known since ancient times. The Egyptians served workers th ...

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Rapeseed

Canola oil used to be notorious for its high content of erucic acid.

This acid has toxic effects on the body. It makes up as much as 50% of the fatty acids in this oil.

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Cinnamon

Ancient merchants took great care not to reveal the source of cinnamon.

Thanks to this, for centuries, companies of spice traders maintained a monopoly on the sale of this luxury good. Even in the Middle Ages, the origin of cinnamon remained a mystery to Europeans.

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Kale

To preserve all the valuable properties of the plant, do not cook it for more than 4 minutes.

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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 ...