Plants

Wednesday, 24 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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Poison ivy

Poison Ivy grows in Canada and most of the contiguous United States.

It is widely spread throughout the central and northern parts of the continent, but the eastern poison ivy is found even in the mountainous regions of Mexico.

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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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Poison ivy

It is native to North America and Asia.

Two Poison Ivy species are found in North America and one in Asia.

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Citron

After the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, exiled Jews established citron orchards wherever the climate allowed.

Due to the Diaspora, citron trees appeared in Southern Europe (Spain, Greece, Italy), as well as in ...

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Jerusalem artichoke

Topinambur tubers are juicy and slightly sweet.

They contain up to 17 percent inulin, accounting for 75-80 percent of all carbohydrates. The remaini ...

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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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Aloe vera

Studies show that it has anti-plaque properties.

Used as a mouthwash, it can improve dental health and ease gum inflammation.

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Sycamore maple tree

Sycamore wood is valued in the furniture and wood-turning industries.

It is used to make furniture, windows, haberdashery and musical instruments such as violins and some parts of pianos.

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Rapeseed

In Europe, rapeseed began to be cultivated in the 13th century.

At that time, rapeseed oil was used as fuel for lamps and later also for soap production.

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Baobab tree

Australian Baobab trees most likely appeared in Australia by long-distance seed dispersal from Africa.

Initially it has been thought that baobab trees grew on Australian soil a very long time ago and as ...

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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 ...