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Friday, 4 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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Corn
The corn plant often grows up to 3 m (10ft) tall, although some varieties can reach as high as 13 m (42,5 ft).
The tallest recorded plant reached 14 meters (46 feet) in height. The corn stalk consists of 20 inte ...
Mayflower
It blooms from April to May.
Lemon balm
It grows wild in the subtropical zone of Europe and Asia.
It is characteristic of the landscape of the Apennine Peninsula, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Pineapple
Pineapples are also used in cosmetics.
They are great in enzymatic peelings, creams for discoloration, and anti-cellulite lotions.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate cultivation spread along the Silk Road.
It became very popular in Japan and Korea, where they began to be grown in the form of miniaturized trees – bonsai.
Asparagus
Commercially available are white and green asparagus.
They are the same species, the only difference is the way they are grown.
Mayflower
It requires moist, acidic soil and a harsh climate to thrive.
It won’t grow in a humid environment.
Trees
Trees have been revered by people since time immemorial.
For the ancient Celts, certain trees, especially oak, ash, and hawthorn, had special significance as ...
Mayflower
Mayflower grows in clusters, both terminal and upper axillary, in partial or full shade.
Vanilla
Just as Mexican Indians once used vanilla for medicinal purposes, nowadays, in the form of a tincture, it is used for febrile seizures or digestive disorders.
It is also used auxiliary in treating hypochromic anemia.