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Wednesday, 7 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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Coconut tree
An important ingredient in Thai and Indian cuisine is coconut milk.
It is made by mashing grated coconut flesh with hot water or milk, which extracts the oil and aromat ...
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Sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are native to South and Central America.
They are popular throughout the tropics, in humid and warm areas. The main producers are Asian countries (China, India, Indonesia) and African countries.
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Saguaro cactus
They can grow to really gigantic forms, but it takes time.
It takes them usually more than 20 years to exceed 1 meter (3ft 3in) height. They reach 3 meters (10 ft) after about 40 years and 7 meters (23 ft) after 100 years.
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Jerusalem artichoke
The proper name of topinambur is Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus).
It is a species of plant belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). The Asteraceae are one of the m ...
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Kiwi
In New Zealand, kiwi cultivation and fruit were popularized.
In 1959, they were marketed in New Zealand as "kiwifruit" and spread to other parts of the world. Th ...
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Sugar maple
It is a source of maple syrup.
It is one of the most cherished culinary condiments for pancakes and waffles.
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Cornflower
It can reach a height of 30 to 90 cm (12 to 35.5 in).
The leaves are 1 to 4 cm (0.4 to 1.6 in) long and the inflorescences are 1.5 to 3 cm (0.6 to 1.2 in) in diameter.
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Saguaro cactus
They are endemic to the Sonoran Desert.
Saguaros can be found in western Sonora in Mexico and southern Arizona in United States.
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Cornflower
Cornflowers often appear in paintings.
One of the more famous paintings in which the cornflower motif appears is Vincent van Gogh's landsca ...
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Grapes
Do not feed dogs grapes or raisins - they are toxic to them.
Eating these fruits by a dog can cause acute kidney damage and, consequently, anuria, which can lead to death.
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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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