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Tuesday, 14 October 2025
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
16 facts about jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
The wild sunflower, also known as topinambur or Jerusalem artichoke, is a plant that has been widely known and used for various purposes since ancient ...

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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.
Lemon
Lemon tree can reach a height of 5 or even 10 m.
Most varieties have spiky branches.
Aloe vera
The inner part of a leaf is made of gel and the middle layer of latex.
Poinsettia
More than a hundred varieties of poinsettias are known.
The newest ones have spotted or crimson leaves.
Olives
One olive tree can yield 50-65 kg of olives.
If the trees are irrigated, the yield per tree can reach 100 kg in commercial cultivation.
Strawberry
Strawberries with whipped cream were introduced by Thomas Wolsey, a 16th-century Catholic bishop.
He invented and prepared this dish for Henry VIII - the King of England - and his court.
Parsley
Parsley is known for its diuretic effect.
The essential oil contained in both the root and the leaf irritates the kidney parenchyma, causing an increase in the glomerular filtration rate.
Brussels sprout
The presence of vitamin B9 in Brussels sprouts is recommended for pregnant women.
Coconut tree
A tall coconut palm growing on fertile soil can produce up to 75 fruits a year.
Usually, however, it is less than 30. With proper care and proper growing conditions, coconut palms ...
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain significant amounts of vitamins A, E and K, B vitamins and potassium.
One medium-sized tomato covers the 30% of daily requirement for vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene and lutein(belonging to the carotenoids), as well as phenolic compounds.