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Wednesday, 10 June 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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Asparagus
Asparagus roots and rhizomes contain asparagine (an organic compound from the group of endogenous amino acids), steroidal saponins, coumarin, coniferin, vanillin, rutin, volatile oils, carotenoids, amino acids, and unusual carbohydrates.
Strawberry
They are a rich source of vitamin C, with as much as 66 mg of it in 100 grams.
It represents about 80% of the daily requirement for this vitamin. It also contains small amounts of vitamins B2 and B6.
Saguaro cactus
Its Latin name is Carnegiea gigantea and it’s a member of Cactaceae family.
Trees
The first phase of the tree's growth is the juvenile phase, in which the plant must acquire the right conditions for growth (sufficient light).
The next phase is the rapid growth phase. Over time, the rate of growth slows and eventually stops altogether. Such specimens can survive for a very long time.
Parsley
Parsley root contains flavonoids, mucilaginous substances, and a fair amount of mineral salts.
Broad beans
Broad beans can be eaten both raw and cooked.
Young beans whose skin has not yet hardened can be eaten immediately after being removed from the pod. The skin contains the most vitamins.
Forget-me-not
Depending on the species, it can be an annual, perennial, or biennial plant.
Jerusalem artichoke
Americans refer to the wild sunflower as Jerusalem artichoke or Canadian truffle.
This is probably related to the account of Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer who, while traveli ...
Poinsettia
The distinctive feature of this flower is the colorful bracts  (red, pink, yellow, cream, etc.).
The bracts are arranged in a characteristic star shape. The actual flowers are small and inconspicuous, hidden among the bracts.
Forget-me-not
Forget-me-nots can be successfully grown indoors.
It is, however, crucial to remember their creeping root system, which requires large containers.