Common Name Saffron Scientific Name Crocus sativus History About 2300 BCE, saffron was cultivated and used in parts of the Eastern Mediterranean. This plant was first […]
Common Name Rosemary Scientific Name Rosmarinus officinalis L. History Rosemary is a perennial aromatic plant with evergreen needle-shaped leaves. Its flowers are white, pink or blue. […]
Common Name Raspberry Scientific Name Rubus fruticosus History Scientific name of raspberry is Rubus fruticosus and it is from rose family. This plant dates back to […]
Common Name Quince Scientific Name Cydonia oblonga History The quince tree is native to Southwest Asia, especially Iran and Anatolia. The first quince trees grew up […]
Common Name Pineapple Scientific Name Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. History Pineapple is a tropical and perennial plant and is native to South America. After discovering, this […]
Common Name Persian Lime Scientific Name Citrus latifolia Tan. History Persian lime tree is likely to be the result of a cross between two species of […]
Common Name Peppermint Scientific Name Mentha piperita History The origin of peppermint is known to be North Africa and Mediterranean region. Peppermint has been used in […]
Common Name Orange Scientific Name Citrus sinensis History Orange has grown about 4000 BC in parts of south west Asia and northeast India. Probably Italian merchants […]
Common Name Stinging Nettle Scientific Name Urtica dioica L. History Many people consider nettle (Utica) as an annoying plant, although, this plant has been used for […]