Plants

Because of persin – a fungicidal toxin produced by the plant for self-protection – avocados are highly poisonous to many organisms.

In the 20th century, kiwi cultivation spread to New Zealand.

Brussels sprouts tolerate low temperatures very well and can remain in the field even at -17 degrees C.

It was first described in 1878 by Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari.

The above-ground part of the tree is the trunk, which at some height is surrounded by a crown of leafy branches.

Canola oil is characterized by an optimal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (2:1).

Why is it called Poinsettia?

A traditional cabbage dish in the UK is bubble and squeak.

Poison ivy has trifoliate leaves.

Corn has also played an important role in the history of the United States. When the first settlers arrived on the North American continent in December 1620, they lacked food, and many died. Those who survived were helped by Indians who shared food with them and showed them how to grow corn, squash, and legumes.