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Thursday, 27 November 2025
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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Trees
Although no such specimen has yet been discovered, researchers estimate that the maximum height a tree can reach is 122-130 meters.
The tallest known specimen on earth is the coast sequoia (Sequoia sempervirens) in Redwood National ...
Pears
Some pears are deceptively similar to apples.
The East Asian pear species Pyrus pyrifolia commonly called Asian pear, Japanese pear, or sand pear ...
Cabbage
Savoy cabbage was bred in Germany.
Its cultivation was carried out by German farmers as early as the 16th century, it quickly gained popularity and was a staple food as early as the 17th century.
Cornflower
It is used in herbal medicine.
The inflorescence of the plant is most valued for its anti-inflammatory and protective properties fo ...
Baobab tree
The oldest baobab ever discovered was 2450 years old.
It was named Panke and grew in Zimbabwe. Unfortunately the tree died in 2011.
Pineapple
Pineapple fruits ripen in summer.
Pineapples plantations are sprayed with naphthylacetic acid to produce fruit all year long.
Watercress
It is particularly popular in Normandy (northern France), where its nutritional values are particularly valued.
It also occurs quite extensively in the Czech Republic and Moravia.
Cabbage
Originating in East Asia, Chinese cabbage is a popular ingredient in many Oriental dishes.
More widely known as pak choi or bok choi, it is usually prepared by steaming or sauteing. In additi ...
Forget-me-not
It is considered an invasive plant.
Its creeping roots can cover a wide area with little time.
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contain 486.1 kcal per 100 g (3,5 oz).
It is recommended not to eat more than 3-4 teaspoons of seeds per day, as larger amounts can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients in the body.