Avocado

Products Avocados are available in grocery stores. Pure avocado oil, for example, is sold in pharmacies and drugstores. Stem plant The avocado tree from the laurel family (Lauraceae) is native to Central America and is cultivated in California, Mexico and Peru, among other places. Plant Parts The avocado is the pear- or egg-shaped berry fruit … Avocado

Laurel

Synonyms in a broader sense Latin name: Laurus nobilis Genus: Laurel tree plants Folk name: Noble laurel, spice laurel Plant description Evergreen shrub or tree, can grow up to 10 m high and reaches a high age. It is found wild and in cultures throughout the Mediterranean region but also in Northern Europe. The leathery … Laurel

Rutabaga: Intolerance & Allergy

A very carbohydrate-rich vegetable is the rutabaga. It came to us in Germany from Scandinavia as early as the 17th century. It is also called “Swedish turnip”, which suggests its Nordic origin. In all probability, it is a subspecies of rapeseed. In northeastern Germany it is also called Wryke or Wruke. In times of war … Rutabaga: Intolerance & Allergy