Plants

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 ...

Did you know?

Pumpkin
Pumpkin seeds help fight motion sickness.
They are also recommended for treating parasite infections. Pumpkin owes its antiparasitic propertie ...
Trees
The branch of botany that studies trees and shrubs is dendrology.
This science deals, among other things, with the morphology of trees, their anatomy, geography and g ...
Baobab tree
Most baobab species are pollinated by bats or lemurs.
Others are pollinated by moths of the Sphingidae family.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprouts stimulate proper brain and nervous system function.
It can help slow down brain aging.
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.
Sunflower
Sunflowers require large amounts of sunlight to grow properly.
The soil should be well-drained and moist, preferably covered with mulch.
Lemon
Color
Most obvious distinctive feature is their color. Lemons are usually bright yellow, while limes are usually a bright shade of green. However, some types of limes turn yellow when they ripen.
Carrot
Consumption of too many carrots can cause health problems.
An overdose of beta-carotene ultimately leads to overproduction of vitamin A, which can cause vision disorders, skin diseases or liver hypertrophy.
Jerusalem artichoke
Topinambur is food for diabetics.
Because inulin is not absorbed in the intestine, it does not cause a glycemic spike, as potatoes can ...
Pomegranate
The fruit and peel of the pomegranate have found use in the cosmetic industry as valuable ingredients in skin care cosmetics.
Pomegranate seed oil, cold-pressed, also has beneficial effects on the skin.