Plants

Cocoa was brought to Europe by the Spanish and became a popular drink in the mid-17th century.

It is a healthy substitute for sweets, and thanks to its high calcium content, it strengthens bones and joints, preventing osteoporosis.

Broad beans have a low sodium content, are rich in potassium and soluble fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol in the blood, thus regulating blood pressure.

Its Latin name is Carnegiea gigantea and it’s a member of Cactaceae family.

Due to their high inulin content, tubers tolerate low temperatures (down to -30 degrees Celsius) well and can be left in the soil for the winter, unlike the potato.

It is native to the Socotra archipelago.

The first varieties of kale existed as early as ancient Greece in the 4th century BC.

Apart from being a source of maple syrup, sugar maple wood holds high commercial value.

The tubers are also a raw material for alcohol production.

This plant appeared in the early Pliocene about 5 million years ago.