Plants

Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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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Parsley
In Russia, parsley is included in the list of plants containing narcotic substances due to its myristicin content.
Myristicin has similar effects to the THC contained in marijuana.
Grapes
Grape juice is made by pressing and grinding the fruit.
In this form, it ends up on store shelves or is fermented to produce wine, brandy, or wine vinegar.
Citron
The citron is a slow-growing small tree or shrub between 2 and 5 meters tall.
The tree has large, lanceolate, ovate leaves with finely sawn or crimson edges, with prominent veins ...
Mayflower
There is a dispute among historians about where the mayflower originates from.
Some claim it was the first flower seen by the Pilgrims entering the new country in 1620 and some that it exists since the glacier period.
Poison ivy
Blooming season lasts from May to July.
The flowers are small, grow in clusters and are yellowish-white or greenish-white in color.
Vanilla
Vanilloideae are prevalent in the tropics, reaching the temperate zone in eastern North America, eastern Asia, and southern Australia.
Flat-leaved vanilla naturally occurs in South and Central America, including Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Mandarines
It is a rich source of soluble fiber.
Eating mandarines provides a more prolonged feeling of satiety and positively reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL), lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Forget-me-not
The Alzheimer Society uses the forget-me-not to rise awareness of the disease.
Chestnuts
Chestnuts are not easy to peel when cold.
One kilogram of chestnuts yields approximately 700 g of shelled chestnuts.
Olives
The olive tree is considered one of the best-adapted tree species for living in a semi-arid environment.
That's why it has been cultivated in dry climates for thousands of years.