Plants

Monday, 1 June 2026

Mayflower is an evergreen shrub, spread throughout the eastern U.S. shore. A state flower of Massachusetts, it is vulnerable, but on the other hand, t ...

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate proper (Punica granatum), also known as pomegranate proper, is a plant belonging to the yarrow family (Lythraceae).

The yarrow family has about 600-650 species clustered in about 30-31 genera. Most of its representat ...

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Brussels sprout

Brussels sprout is a biennial plant.

It has a long ( 50-100 cm), thick, heavily leafy stem, ending at the top with a plume of large leave ...

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California poppy

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is a place when you can admire those flowers on a large scale.

Among other wildflowers, on over 1700 acres (7,2 km2), vast fields full of poppies are growing there ...

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Coconut tree

The coconut palm is extremely versatile and useful - virtually every part of it can be used by humans in some way and has significant economic value.

In Sanskrit, it is referred to as kalpavriksha - the tree that provides everything necessary for lif ...

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Stinging nettle

In Germany, an estimated 500 tons of nettle are consumed annually. This puts it in third place after chamomile and linseed.

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Strawberry

Before the creation of strawberries, people grew wild strawberries in their backyard gardens.

Strawberries gained popularity in the 14th century when they found their way into royal and monastery gardens.

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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 ...

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Parsley

Parsley is also rich in provitamin A, vitamin K, iron, calcium, and potassium.

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Chia seeds

Chia seeds contain many valuable ingredients that positively affect the human body.

They contain 20% protein, 34% fat, 25% water-soluble fiber, antioxidants, valuable minerals and vita ...

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Corn

Sweet corn, which is a variety that is high in sugars and low in starch can also be eaten unripened.

It is often consumed in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, parts of South America, and the Balkans.

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15 facts about dragon blood tree

Dracaena cinnabari

The dragon blood tree resembles in its appearance a giant mushroom. It is a unique part of the Socotra Island ecosystem. There are many legends descri ...

16 facts about Sugar maple

Canada’s National Tree

Sugar maple is a symbol of Canada. Native to the eastern parts of North America, it is a source of one of the most cherished syrups worldwide. ...

15 facts about mandarines

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin orange, commonly known as mandarin or mandarine, originates from China. It owes its name to the Chinese, as China is where the clerical profe ...

17 facts about Strawberry

A hybrid species of two wild strawberries.

Fresh fruits conquer the stores every summer, mostly eaten raw or with sugar and whipped cream. All year round, however, we can enjoy their flavor in ...

20 facts about Turmeric

Better than an energy drink

The properties and benefits of turmeric sound like an advertisement for a health supplement. And that is true because turmeric is an affordable dietar ...

20 facts about Pumpkin

Queen of fall

Pumpkin is a delicious, nutritious vegetable, and the undisputed symbol of fall. It is an indispensable attribute of the American holiday Halloween. ...

18 facts about Vanilla

Although it is one of the most expensive spices in the world, no one today can imagine desserts or cosmetics without the scent of vanilla. This most p ...

14 facts about Citron

Buddha's hand

Citron (Citrus medica) was probably the first citrus to reach Europe in the first century A.D. and is almost unknown today. It is a large, fragrant ci ...

14 facts about Sesame seeds

Sesamum - the oldest oilseed plant known to man

Sesame seed is one of the oldest known oil plants, domesticated more than three thousand years ago. It is known to almost everyone and valued for its ...

16 facts about chia seeds

A vault of valuable vitamins and minerals

The tiny black seeds have gained much popularity among health foodies in recent years. They are tasty and easily swell to a gel-like consistency. That ...

16 facts about rice

The basis of nutrition for one-third of the world's population

Rice is one of the world's oldest crops. Its homeland is China, where it was domesticated and from there spread across the globe. It has been known an ...

20 facts about corn

Gold of the Americas

Maize is considered to have originated in Mesoamerica, where its cultivation had a significant impact on the ancient civilizations that developed ther ...

17 facts about Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus

Once widespread in meadows and fields, it is now slowly disappearing from the landscape due to the industrialization of agriculture and the use of her ...

19 facts about Sycamore maple tree

Acer pseudoplatanus

The sycamore maple is a tall, stately deciduous tree with a distinctive bark that stands out from other maples and is somewhat reminiscent of that of ...

Lemon

Closely related citrus fruits