Pine nuts

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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Fenugreek

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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Colutea arborescens

Bladder-Senna

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Platanus × hispanica

London Plane
London Planetree
Hybrid Plane

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Hordeum vulgare cv.

Barley

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