Plants

Thursday, 10 September 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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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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Sunflower

Sunflowers require large amounts of sunlight to grow properly.

The soil should be well-drained and moist, preferably covered with mulch.

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California poppy

The flowering period begins in February and lasts until September.

It is not advisable to cut the flowers of the California poppy, because then it loses its petals very quickly.

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Saguaro cactus

Each season cactus can produce up to 100 flowers. Each flower is open for less than a day and withers afterwards.

Scent is similar to sweet melon and it lures pollinators easily.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium, iron, and vitamin K.

It also contains small amounts of magnesium, zinc, and vitamins E and B6.

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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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Turmeric

Turmeric gives positive results in the treatment of personality disorders and depression.

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Mandarines

Transportation and storage of mandarins are problematic because the fruit spoils quickly.

Before shipping, they are often covered with special waxes or wrapped in food wrap soaked with fungi ...

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Garlic

The documented spectrum of action of garlic is very broad, but further research is still being conducted.

increases the secretion of gastric juice, while protecting against heartburn has a cholagogic and a ...

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Cocoa bean

The tree begins to bear fruit between 3 and 5 years after planting and reaches its highest yields at the age of 8-15.

The tree bears fruit for about 20 years. Fruits appear 4-6 months after flowering. Unripe fruits com ...

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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 ...