Plants

Thursday, 4 June 2026

"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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Saguaro cactus

Bighorn sheep got its skull penetrated by saguaro spine after hitting it with head.

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Vanilla

Vanilla is a flowering plant of approximately 109 species in the orchid family.

Orchids (Orchidaceae) estimate at 30-40 thousand species of perennials, distributed into 880 genera. ...

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Mandarines

Mandarins are rich in health-promoting plant compounds such as flavonoids.

They have antioxidant effects, reducing free radicals, which accelerate aging and increase the risk of cancer and heart disease.

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Chia seeds

The plant was cultivated by the Aztecs in pre-Columbian times and was a staple food of Mesoamerican cultures.

Evidence of this is provided by the 16th century Codex Mendoza, an Aztec codex written around 1541, ...

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Vanilla

The Spanish, over time, began establishing vanilla plantations outside Central America.

The French made similar attempts on the Réunion and the Dutch in Indonesia. Seeds and seedlings ille ...

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Pears

The flesh of the pear fruit contains stone cells (sclereids).

They consist of woody tissue whose primary function is to strengthen the structure of the fruit. They are not harmful to health, however, they can cause some discomfort when eating.

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Vanilla

Vanilla is used as a popular spice in the confectionery, food and perfume industries.

From an exclusive, once exotic rarity, it has become an indispensable ingredient in ice cream, candy ...

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Cornflower

Cornflowers are used to obtain food coloring.

The protocyanins and other anthocyanins contained in the petals of this plant are used as dyes in the production of many foods, such as yogurt.

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Brussels sprout

The numerous small cabbage heads in the angles of the leaves are strongly shortened leafy side shoots.

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Beetroot

They have deacidifying properties.

Beets are alkaline-forming and therefore people who consume excessive amounts of protein should include them in their diet.

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24 facts about rapeseed

Probably a hybrid

Rapeseed - one of three varieties of cabbage rapeseed (Brassica napus) is probably an offspring of two different species. It is one of the oilseed cro ...

23 facts about brussels sprout

A small cabbage with amazing flavor

Brussels sprouts are a botanical variety of cabbage belonging to the cabbage family. It probably originated from a cross between head cabbage and kale ...

16 facts about kale

An excellent ingredient for smoothies

Kale was known in ancient times, however, it was also consumed in the Middle Ages. Today we are rediscovering it thanks to its wealth of vitamins, min ...

20 facts about watercress

A leader in the health category

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, watercress is one of the healthiest plants. Although it is one of the oldest plants ...

12 facts about sweet potato

A creeping plant from the tropics

Yams, also known as sweet potatoes, are one of the healthiest foods, even in space. In fact, they have been appreciated by NASA and recognized as supe ...

18 facts about parsley

Healthy from the root to the leaves

It is a vegetable commonly used in cooking. In addition to its taste, it also has many nutrients and can help with some ailments. Parsley root contain ...

18 facts about beetroot

Vitamin bomb

This under-appreciated vegetable is increasingly appearing on our tables and returning to favor. And this is great news because beets are a vegetable ...

18 facts about asparagus

Spring vegetables full of vitamins and nutrients

Asparagus, known to mankind since ancient times (more than 5000 years), still enjoys enduring popularity, especially in French, Italian, Spanish or Ge ...

15 facts about sunflower

Sun-like beauty

They came to Europe quite late because they came from the American continent. Cultivated for seeds, oil, or ornamental value, they quickly conquered t ...

13 facts about cinnamon

One of the most closely guarded merchant secrets

It is a well-known and often used aromatic spice in the kitchen. We most often find it in confectionery, chocolate, and some alcoholic drinks. Althoug ...

18 facts about grapes

Grapes do not come exclusively from one species of vine

Although it originated in the Middle East, it has spread all over the world. Thanks to this plant, it is possible to enjoy countless varieties of wine ...

13 facts about birch

Pioneer tree of the northern hemisphere

Although it is associated mainly with the Central Europe landscape, anyone who thinks that this plant does not occur on other continents is wrong. Var ...

17 facts about rowan

Sorbus aucuparia

Although we know this plant as mountain ash, its scientific name is Sorbus aucuparia. It is a pioneer plant thanks to its frost resistance and low req ...

20 facts about garlic

World leader in medicinal plants

Garlic, well known to all, is a vegetable, spice, and medicinal plant - in this field, it is a leader with clinically proven effectiveness. It is prod ...

17 facts about cocoa bean

Chocolate base

Cocoa is a commonly used term for the seeds of the cocoa tree. Widely known and liked by lovers of chocolate and all chocolate sweets, as well as supp ...