Plants

Joseph Enterprises from San Francisco, California, manufactures Chia Pet.

Raw aloe vera has a bitter taste.

Bananas are composed of water in 75%.

After the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, exiled Jews established citron orchards wherever the climate allowed.

Due to its ability to adapt to different soil and climatic conditions, the coconut tree has become common in many parts of the world where conditions are suitable for its growth.

Chestnuts are one of the few "nuts" that contain vitamin C.

There are only 28 kcal in 100 grams of kale.

Pomegranate juice has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Its leaves are stiff, elliptical-lanceolate, entire-edged, flat, and light green.

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.