Plants

Tuesday, 22 September 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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Lemon

In the 18th century, lemon was very popular as a treatment for scurvy.

In the English fleet, a mandatory 1 ounce daily dose of lemon juice was introduced for each seaman to address the problem of common scurvy at that time.

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Kiwi

The kiwi fruit is a treasure trove of vitamins and minerals, including it in your daily diet can help improve your health.

Regular consumption of kiwi fruit can bring numerous health benefits. The substances it contains hel ...

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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

The oldest baobab ever discovered was 2450 years old.

It was named Panke and grew in Zimbabwe. Unfortunately the tree died in 2011.

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Carrot

Carrot root can be eaten raw or cooked, i.e. boiled, fried or stewed. It is also a common ingredient of juices and purée.

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Sweet potato

They contain a very high amount of beta-carotene and polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants.

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California poppy

The plant may grow from 15 to 60cm (6 to 24in) depending on conditions.

In a colder climate, it is an annual plant while in a warmer environment may be a perennial.

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Brussels sprout

Brussels sprout is a biennial plant.

It has a long ( 50-100 cm), thick, heavily leafy stem, ending at the top with a plume of large leave ...

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Saguaro cactus

Flowers are white and reach diameter of 8 cm (3 in).

They bloom since April to late June, opening after sunset till mid afternoon next day. Flowers form ...

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Brussels sprout

Brussels sprouts strengthen the immune system.

Thanks to its high content of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that reduces inflammation and cell damage.

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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 ...