macadamia nut. The plant is native to Australia and is grown commercially in a number of subtropical areas. Macadamia trees usually grow to a height…
aromatic characteristics and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and…
with a stem that has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright coloured. Colours range…
leading to defoliation, reduced fruit quality, and in severe cases, stunted growth. Their damage can result in decreased crop yields and economic…
Pronotum with 1 pair of long setae in the lower row. Comb not present. Present on leaves and in leaf axils. Often swarming in enormous numbers during…
so-called ‘seeds’ (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.
view, peaches and nectarines are sold as different products, but they are in fact the same species. Currently, the highest consumption of nectarines…
its fruit. The description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet…
rest of the world and it has become one of the largest cultivated products in the tropics. Mango trees grow up to 35-40 meters (115-131 feet) tall and…
apricot is a drupe that looks like a small peach (1.5-2.5 cm or 0.6-1.0 cm in diameter, some cultivars are larger) and its colour varies from yellow…
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