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Thursday, 24 September 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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Corpse flower
Its spadix heats up to 36,6 degrees Celsius, which makes the scent more volatile.
Although it’s difficult to withstand for humans, it attracts pollinators, such as carrion-eating beetles and flesh flies, which help with plant reproduction.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate has many culinary uses.
They make a delicious, juicy fruit whose juice is great for quenching thirst. It has long been a pop ...
Asparagus
Asparagus has two subspecies.
One of them, Asparagus prostranus, grows especially abundantly on the coast of Cornwall, where one of the islands of the Lizard Peninsula is named Asparagus Island.
Baobab tree
During the dry season, baobabs shed their leaves just as deciduous trees do in winter across the northern hemisphere.
Parsley
The nutrients contained in parsley are resistant to freezing and drying, so storing parsley is not too difficult.
However, it is strongly discouraged to cook this vegetable for too long, because at high temperatures most of the desired substances are quickly destroyed.
Kale
Kale contains large amounts of dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins, most of which are vitamins C and K.
In addition, kale also contains folic acid, B vitamins, and vitamin A.
Dragon blood tree
The dragon blood tree is an evergreen succulent tree.
It thrives in sub-tropical conditions, enjoys high temperatures, and is drought tolerant.
Cerbera odollam
Various parts of Cerbera are used in the production of drugs, as well as in folk medicine.
Extracts from the roots, leaves, and bark show antibacterial and diuretic effects.
Beetroot
Beets contain a lot of dietary fiber, which helps maintain a slim figure.
Jerusalem artichoke
Due to their high inulin content, tubers tolerate low temperatures (down to -30 degrees Celsius) well and can be left in the soil for the winter, unlike the potato.
During tuber storage, inulin hydrolyzes into fructose molecules. Topinambur tubers owe their sweet t ...