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Monday, 23 February 2026
21 facts about olives
21 facts about olives
"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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Carob
Carob pulp contains many valuable ingredients.
It contains natural plant proteins and carbohydrates as well as vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, D an ...
Corpse flower
It can reach up to 3—3.5 meters in height.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain significant amounts of vitamins A, E and K, B vitamins and potassium.
One medium-sized tomato covers the 30% of daily requirement for vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene and lutein(belonging to the carotenoids), as well as phenolic compounds.
Garlic
In general, however, garlic is a widely accepted medicinal plant with effectiveness confirmed by clinical trials.
It is officially listed in the pharmacy code (Pharmacopoeia), described in volume 3 of the European Commission monograph ESCOP and volume 1 of the World Health Organization WHO monograph.
Forget-me-not
Depending on the species, the forget-me-nots can be toxic to animals and humans.
It is due to a chemical called pyrrolizidine alkaloid, which causes liver damage.
Carob
It can survive long periods of drought (xerophyte). It is an adaptation to Mediterranean conditions (250 to 500 mm of annual rainfall). However, it needs 500 to 550 mm of annual rainfall to bear fruit. 
These trees prefer well drained sandy loams and do not tolerate wetlands, although the deep root system can adapt to different conditions.
Rapeseed
The fruit of rapeseed is the psyllium (a dry, cracking fruit), containing many seeds.
The psyllium cracks quite easily, so there can be significant losses when harvesting.
Kale
The first varieties of kale existed as early as ancient Greece in the 4th century BC.
Lemon
Lemon was probably formed from the intersection of key lime and citron.
Carob
Carob is used to make chocolate-like treats for dogs.
Since it does not contain theobromine or caffeine, it is safe for dogs.