Plants

Monday, 12 October 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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Dragon blood tree

It is native to the Socotra archipelago.

It is an archipelago of the Republic of Yemen in the Indian Ocean.

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Trees

Trees form a group of morphologically and functionally similar plants, they do not constitute a taxon - they are not related.

They are distinguished from shrubs and bushes by having a trunk or stems that branch only from a certain height.

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Watercress

The area of native distribution of watercress is Europe and Asia.

As an imported species, it has spread to almost all continents of the world.

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Cornflower

Cornflower nectar is very sweet - so it is highly valued by beekeepers.

Sugar makes up as much as 34% of cornflower nectar, and its ability to produce sugar is 0.2 mg per day.

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Stinging nettle

Stinging nettle reduces excess water in the body.

It causes flushing of the kidneys and lower urinary tract. It is used for kidney stones and bladder ...

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Pumpkin

Apart from its culinary advantages, pumpkin seed oil is used successfully in cosmetics.

It is beneficial for hair and skin. It accelerates the growth of hair and nails, regenerates damage, soothes wounds and inflammations, and helps with acne.

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Sunflower

The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine.

It is also the symbol of the Vegan Society, the state flower of Kansas, and one of the symbols of the Japanese city of Kitakyushu.

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Rapeseed

Canola oil is characterized by an optimal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (2:1).

At the same time, it contains only 7% saturated fatty acids, half as much as olive oil.

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin seeds help fight motion sickness.

They are also recommended for treating parasite infections. Pumpkin owes its antiparasitic propertie ...

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Turmeric

Turmeric has medicinal properties and is used as a spice and dye, in the cosmetic industry, and as an ornamental plant.

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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 ...