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Monday, 12 January 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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Sycamore maple tree
The flowers of the sycamore are small, yellow-green, and perched on long, slightly hairy stems.
They are gathered in 20-50 pairs in pendulous, elongated inflorescences. The flowers are hermaphrodi ...
Pumpkin
The genus Cucurbita - pumpkin - includes about 20 species. The best-known cultivated species are giant, musk, and classic orange pumpkin.
A giant pumpkin is a valuable raw material for industry (distilling, baking, fruit and vegetable pr ...
Lemon
Lemon contains a lot of fiber and has body cleansing properties.
In 100 grams of lemon pulp you will find about 2.8 grams of dietary fiber. Its presence helps reduce ...
Kiwi
The first description of kiwi dates back to the 12th century, during the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
At the time, the fruit came from the wild and was used mainly for medicinal purposes. Cultivation wa ...
Asparagus
Despite being low in calories and containing 95% water, asparagus contains a lot of vitamins and minerals.
They are rich in folic acid, vitamins C, and E, beta-carotene, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and also inulin, which is a prebiotic for intestinal bacteria.
Pineapple
Pineapples are formed on a strongly shortened stem that grows up to 1,5 meters tall.
Parsley
In parsley root, we can find two psychoactive substances: apiol and myristicin.
Mayflower
Mayflower is also referred to as a Massachusetts state flower.
It was adopted as the state flower in 1918.
Kiwi
Kiwi fruits can be stored for a long time without compromising their health-promoting properties.
Even after storing these fruits for six months, the vitamin C content is about 90 percent.
Corn
Corn has also played an important role in the history of the United States. When the first settlers arrived on the North American continent in December 1620, they lacked food, and many died. Those who survived were helped by Indians who shared food with them and showed them how to grow corn, squash, and legumes.
To repay them, the settlers organized a festival of thanksgiving lasting several days after the firs ...