Plants

Vanilla came to Europe half a thousand years ago. At the beginning of the 16th century, it was brought to Spain by the conquistador Hernán Cortés de Monroy Pizarro Altamirano, who had previewed the use of vanilla sticks at the court of the Aztec ruler Montezuma.

The bark, leaves, and wood of the pomegranate are used in tanning.

There are many cultivated varieties (cultivars) of citron.

Cornflower petals are edible.

Brussels sprouts stimulate proper brain and nervous system function.

One of its ingredients is beta-carotene, which has a beneficial effect on immunity and vision.

They are widely used in the food industry.

Grapes, as the name suggests, grow in clusters.

Mandarines, usually eaten raw or blended into juice, are a common addition to various dishes in oriental cuisine.

It has been a symbol of social liberalism in Sweden since the early 20th century.