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Wednesday, 28 October 2026
13 facts about mayflower
13 facts about mayflower
Epigaea repens
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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Trees
Plants evolved into trees about 385 to 370 million years ago.
Until recently, we did not know what the first representatives of trees looked like because none of ...
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Poinsettia
Why is it called Poinsettia?
It is named after the first United States ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett. He was the fi ...
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Tomatoes
Immature tomatoes contain tomatine, which is present in every part of the plant and is toxic.
It is a natural substance used by the plant to defend itself against pests and diseases. This is why tomatoes were once considered poisonous, but as they ripen, the amount of tomatin decreases.
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Sycamore maple tree
The leaves are arranged opposite, and placed on very long petioles, 10 to 20 cm (3,93 - 7,87 in).
The petioles do not secrete milky sap, as is the case with the common maple. The leaves do not devel ...
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Avocado
The ripening period of the fruit is exceptionally long and takes between 6 to 8 months.
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Rapeseed
Winter rapeseed typically contains 45-47% fat.
It takes about 2.5 -3 kg of rapeseed to produce a liter bottle of oil.
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Corn
The root system of corn is shallow.
Because of this, corn is susceptible to drought, cannot tolerate nutrient-poor soils, and is vulnerable to uprooting by strong winds.
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Vanilla
Vanilla is used as a popular spice in the confectionery, food and perfume industries.
From an exclusive, once exotic rarity, it has become an indispensable ingredient in ice cream, candy ...
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Stinging nettle
Nettle is a perennial plant that grows up to 2 meters tall.
The entire plant is covered with short, bristly hairs and longer hairs that end in a bubble containi ...
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Cornflower
Cornflower petals are edible.
They can be eaten fresh, dried or cooked. They are used in tea blends, salads, and desserts as garnishes.
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15 facts about dragon blood tree
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
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
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
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
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
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
18 facts about Vanilla
The most popular aroma and flavor in the world
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lemon
Closely related citrus fruits
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