Plants

Monday, 15 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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Watercress

Watercress is also an anti-inflammatory agent for the oral mucosa.

It supports the treatment of rheumatism and has diuretic properties. An extract of this plant (glyconasturcin) is given for avitaminosis.

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Stinging nettle

Nettle is a perennial plant that grows up to 2 meters tall.

The entire plant is covered with short, bristly hairs and longer hairs that end in a bubble containi ...

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Coconut tree

The wood from the trunk of the coconut palm and the fiber from the leaves are used in the construction industry to make roofs, mats, and furniture.

Coconut fiber is also used to make rope and other craft products, such as brushes, and brooms. In horticulture, coconut fiber is made into compost.

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Trees

In addition to trees with a typical trunk and stem, there are also woody succulents, such as some cacti, and woody grasses, such as bamboo.

There are currently about 3 trillion 40 billion trees growing in the world.

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Sunflower

Sunflower seeds have health-promoting properties.

Eating sunflower seeds can help lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels. It also reduces ...

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Poison ivy

American species differ in plant appearance.

Western poison ivy is a more shrub-like plant that usually grows to 1m (3ft) height. Eastern poison ...

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Kale

Thanks to its sulforaphane content, it has a strong antioxidant effect.

As a result, it reduces the chances of cancer. It can protect against prostate, lung, and colon cancer.

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate proper (Punica granatum), also known as pomegranate proper, is a plant belonging to the yarrow family (Lythraceae).

The yarrow family has about 600-650 species clustered in about 30-31 genera. Most of its representat ...

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Poinsettia

The poinsettia was first described as a new species in 1834 by German scientist Johann Friedrich Klotzsch.

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Chia seeds

Chia is native to central and southern Mexico.

The plant produces oval, gray seeds with black and white spots that are edible - chia seeds.

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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 ...