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Traveller’s Tree, Traveller’s Palm, East-West Palm The Traveller’s Tree (Ravenala madagascariensis), which can reach a height of up to 15 meters, is native to Madagascar. Its seeds are covered with a blue, waxy coating. Family: Strelitziaceae Origin: Madagascar (distribution map) Height: Up to 15 meters, herbaceous plant, tree Edible: The peeled seeds are supposed to […]
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Common wheat Common wheat is one of our most important crops, it is grown almost worldwide. There is a wide range of varieties. The flour obtained from its seeds is used for baking bread. The green leaves, wheatgrass, are a popular ingredient in smoothies. Young, two- to three-day-old wheat sprouts can be eaten raw, and […]
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Pinus pinea Pine nuts, the shelled seeds of the Stone Pine, are not only delicious but also contain up to 60% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Botanical name: Pinus pinea Popular name(s): Stone Pine, Italian Stone Pine, Parasol Pine, Umbrella Pine Family: Pinaceae Origin: Pinus pinea is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is also cultivated […]
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Trigonella foenum-graecum Milled fenugreek seeds are an ingredient in some curry powder blends. Description Botanical name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Popular name(s): Fenugreek, Greek Clover, Greek Hay Family: Fabaceae Origin: The wild type is native to Eastern Europe and some Asian regions (source). As cultivated plants, fenugreek also reached other regions and became native there. Height: Trigonella […]
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