Plants

Wednesday, 4 February 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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Poinsettia

The poinsettia, outside its natural habitat, is grown as a potted flower and various chemicals are used to limit its growth.

In the tropical and subtropical regions this species is cultivated as an ornamental garden plant. In ...

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Pumpkin

In addition to its culinary qualities, its health benefits were quickly discovered.

As early as the 16th century, books on pumpkins’ effect on the digestive system or reducing fever be ...

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Garlic

China has been the clear leader in garlic production in the world over the last few decades.

The main production center is in Shandong Province. China produces over 75% of the world's garlic (2 ...

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Carob

What do carob and diamonds have in common? You may be surprised.

Because carob seeds have a constant average weight of about 200 milligrams, they were used in ancien ...

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Forget-me-not

It is a widespread plant, common in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.

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Cerbera odollam

The common names for Cerbera odollam is suicide tree, mintolla, pong-pong and othalam.

It has different common names depending on the region of occurrence. In Malay it is called othalam, ...

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Vanilla

Vanilla is used as a popular spice in the confectionery, food and perfume industries.

From an exclusive, once exotic rarity, it has become an indispensable ingredient in ice cream, candy ...

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Pears

It occurs in the form of trees (less often shrubs) with straight stems. The habit of the plant is slender.

Depending on the species, they can be brown, yellowish, dark red, or green. It has five-flowered her ...

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Sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are a source of phytosterols, which lower cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis.

They are a rich source of micro and macronutrients. They contain iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, and significant amounts of niacin and a rich set of amino acids.

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Corn

Corn cultivation was introduced to South America from Mexico in two great waves.

More than 6,000 years ago, the first spread in the Andes (evidence of cultivation in Peru was found ...

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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 ...