Rhubarb is a unique looking plant that belongs to the Polygonaceae family of plants. Botanically speaking, it is an herbaceous perennial with leaves growing off the top of the thick rhizome. It is mainly considered a vegetable, but it is primarily used as a fruit in culinary practices. The leaf stalks of the rhubarb are […]
Clementine is a hybrid citrus fruit between the willow leaf mandarin orange and sweet orange. It is deep orange and has a smooth and glossy appearance. They can easily be peeled into 7-14 segments. it is less acidic than orange and has a sweet and juicy flavor. They were initially grown at the citrus research […]
Lulo or naranjilla is a citrus fruit ( somewhat like a mix between rhubarb and lime) of the lulo tree and is botanically known as Solanum quitoense. It is a subtropical perennial plant from South Western America and is cultivated in regions of Ecuador, Panama, and Colombia. It provides many health and beauty benefits due […]
Kiwano or horned melon is a nutritious fruit which is well known for its horn-like spines. It belongs to the cucumber and melon family, Cucurbitaceae. It is native to Sub Saharan Africa but is now grown in other places too such as the United States, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. Kiwano is […]
Cranberries are the fruit berries that belongs to the evergreen dwarf shrub. It belongs to subgenus Oxycoccus of the genus Vaccinium. It is a major commercial crop and is cultivated in various American states and Canadian provinces. Cranberries are mostly processed and used as juice, sauce, and jam. Being a good source of many nutrients […]