Plants

Saturday, 8 August 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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Broad beans

Broad beans bind bile acids in the large intestine and thus reduce the concentration of LDL cholesterol in the blood.

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Chia seeds

Chia seeds contain many valuable ingredients that positively affect the human body.

They contain 20% protein, 34% fat, 25% water-soluble fiber, antioxidants, valuable minerals and vita ...

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Poinsettia

The distinctive feature of this flower is the colorful bracts (red, pink, yellow, cream, etc.).

The bracts are arranged in a characteristic star shape. The actual flowers are small and inconspicuous, hidden among the bracts.

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Stinging nettle

There are about 40 calories in 100 grams of stinging nettle.

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Cabbage

Cabbage blooms yellow or white.

The inflorescences grow to a height of 50 to 100 centimeters and are topped with four-leaved flowers with petals arranged perpendicularly.

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Corn

The ancient Maya and Aztec cultures were strongly associated with the cultivation of corn.

It had a significant influence on these civilizations because it was an essential food source. In ad ...

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Broad beans

Boiled broad beans contain as much as 110 kcal per 100 g, the glycemic index GI of cooked broad beans is 80 and of raw broad beans is 40.

However, thanks to its low-fat content and large amount of soluble fiber, it is a desirable ingredie ...

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Poison ivy

Contrary to popular opinion, it's not poisonous.

It has a bad reputation because of its skin-irritating attributes. Contact with plant sap may result in itching, pain. The substance responsible for the appearance of the above symptoms is urushiol.

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Pineapple

Pineapples contain a lot of fiber.

Pectin swelling in the stomach gives a prolonged feeling of satiety, and therefore pineapples are recommended for people losing weight.

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Rowan

Rowan berries are popular in cooking.

They are used to make juices, jams, mousses, marmalade, and fruit vodka called rowanberry. However, ...

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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 ...