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THE FRUIT OF THE GODS
Bright, juicy, aromatic, appetizing… Oranges are among the most popular fruits in the world. Due to their unique fragrant and health-giving characteristics oranges are often called “golden apples” or “the fruit of the gods”.
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GIFT FROM AUSTRALIA. EUCALYPTUS STORY
Eucalyptus originated in Australia. Today Eucalyptus is cultivated worldwide in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions. This fast-growing, evergreen tree can reach heights up to 400 feet.
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DANDELIONS MAKE WISHES COME TRUE
Who doesn’t like to puff dandelions? It’s a popular and funny pastime for both adults and children in spring and summer. Some people believe that if you make a wish while puffing a dandelion it will definitely come true.
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DON'T CRY! ONION IS YOUR FRIEND
Onions are native to the Northern Hemisphere but have been cultivated worldwide for thousands of years. They are bulbous perennials that are closely related to garlic, having hollow stems and leaves, white or purple flowers and bulbs of varying sizes, shapest hat are used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
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STINGING NETTLE
Stinging nettle, officially named Urtica dioica, is represented by a dioecious, herbaceous, perennial flower that belongs to the Urticaceae family. Generally it grows in Asia, Europe, North America and northern Africa.
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CAT'S CLAW OR UNA DE GATO
Cat’s Claw (lat. Uncaria Tomentosa) Cat's Claw is a large woody vine that sometimes reaches heights of 100 feet. Native to the Amazon rainforest and other places in South and Central America.
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DO YOU LIKE OLIVES?
Olive, or Olea europaea, is a small tree that belongs to the Oleaceae family and grows in the Mediterranean region, Southern Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and some regions of North and South America.
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CALENDULA: QUEEN OF HERBS?
Calendula, or Calendula officinalis, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family, it is also often referred to as a marigold.
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TURMERIC: THE ACKNOWLEDGED SPICE OF LIFE
What do you know about turmeric? For many people it is first of all associated with Indian cuisine. But this ancient plant can be used not only as food.
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VALERIAN
Valeriana, or Valeriana officinal, belongs to the family Valerianaceae. It is known as a perennial plant that grows in Europe, North America and Asia although its motherland is known to be England. You can recognize this plant by dark leaves and white or pink flowers. Its name comes from the Latin verb valere (it means to be healthy and strong).
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