Four thousand years ago, the flaxseed plant was cultivated in Mediterranean countries to obtain textile fibers, and 2500 years ago,…
The majestic English walnut tree lives up to its scientific name. Its magnificent appearance drew the attention of ancient physicians…
The palmetto shrub is a small American palm. Its fruit resembles small dates and has been consumed for a long…
Many cultivated varieties of the pumpkin plant render fruit weighing from half a kilogram to more than fifty. Pumpkin Plant…
The oily sesame plant has been cultivated since ancient times. In Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Babylon, its seeds were…
The sundew plant once amazed two would-be scientists when they saw a mosquito caught in its leaves. While both men…
The beautiful clary sage plant decorates the drylands of southern Europe with its colors and pleasant aroma. Its essence is…
During ancient times, the sea buckthorn plant was regarded as poisonous for horses, so its scientific name answers to this…
Two thousand years ago, the great Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, and author Pedanius Dioscorides recommended the garden raspberry in his…
The safflower plant has been used for centuries to obtain an attractive red dye ("Spanish red"). When pink skin color…