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Thursday, 2 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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Lemon balm
It may relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps.
A 2015 study of one hundred teenage girls for three consecutive menstrual cycles showed that the group taking lemon balm experienced a significant reduction in uncomfortable symptoms.
Carob
What do carob and diamonds have in common? You may be surprised.
Because carob seeds have a constant average weight of about 200 milligrams, they were used in ancien ...
Cornflower
Cornflower requires a sunny spot and neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
It grows best at pH levels between 6.6 and 7.8 in moist and well-drained soil. If well rooted, it can survive even temporary droughts.
Vanilla
Orchids are a cosmopolitan family found on all continents except Antarctica.
The greatest diversity of orchid species is found in the intertropical zone, especially in the Ameri ...
Baobab tree
The flesh of the fruit of this plant has a citrus flavor.
It is used to produce refreshing drinks. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, carbohydrates, potassium and phosphorus.
Aloe vera
It is among the most popular plants grown in home gardens as ornamental plants.
Forget-me-not
The stems of forget-me-not can reach up to 0,5 meters, and their leaves grow up to five centimeters.
Corpse flower
It’s commonly known as a corpse flower due to its smell.
It emits an odor resembling rotting meat or a decaying corpse. It takes approximately 30 chemicals t ...
Cabbage
The Latin name for cabbage (Brassica) comes from the Celtic language.
Many European and Asian names are taken from the Celtic-Slavic word cap meaning head. The name of th ...
Pineapple
Pineapples can be consumed both raw and processed.
They are used to make jams, juices, and compotes.