148The tree of kapok (Ceiba pentandra) belongs to the botanical family of Malvaceaesubfamily of Bombacoideae. The species is native to South America, where it was considered sacred by the Maya…
105L'cashew (Western Anacardium) is a plant of the family Anacardiaceaeoriginally from the Brazilian Amazon forest, then from South America. Over the centuries it was introduced in Asia and in all…
116The plant of black pepper (Piper nigrumlisten)) is one of the oldest known spices. Belonging to the family of Piperaceaeis native to the Indian subcontinent and is now cultivated in…
104There pineapple plant belongs to the family of Bromeliadstype Pineapple. There are several species, the most famous and cultivated is theComosus pineapple. A tropical or sub-tropical climate is required to…
89The macadamia nuts they are the fruit of macadamiaa genus of plants belonging to the family of Proteaceae originating from Australia. These nuts are appreciated and sold all over the…
105L'Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant belonging to the family of Pedaliaceae. It is a spontaneous species native to southern Africa, in particular of the Kalahari, a desert region…
94the goji (Lycium barbarum), is a plant that can be grown and that belongs to the Solanaceae family, the same as more famous plants such as tomatoes, peppers And eggplant.…
1There quinoascientifically known as Chenopodium quinoa, originally from the Andes, is gaining popularity as a nutritious and versatile food. Although it is often confused for a cereal, it is actually…
The tamarind (Tamarindus indicates) is a tree belonging to the family of Fabaceaesubfamily of Caesalapiniaceae. It is a plant native to Madagascar and Central-Eastern Africa, now widespread in all tropical…
There is a genus of tropical plants belonging to the family of Malvaceaesubfamily Sterculiaceae. These are evergreen plants native to the forests of West Africa, grown in countries such as…
In recent years i exotic fruits they are increasingly becoming part of the eating habits of Italians. In most cases it is tropical fruit imported, which is sold in fruit…
L'tree or soap plant it is native to India and has been used for centuries for its powerful action as a natural cleanser. In particular, its fruits are said soap…