What is the earth pear? The "earth pear" or "yacon" is an edible tuber native to the Andes in South America. It grows spontaneously in the Andean regions of Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia at about 2000 meters above sea level. This tuber, which resembles a sweet potato, belongs to ...
World Tourism Fair invites you to come and discover Dream Destinations from all corners of the globe. Every continent is represented: Africa, Asia, South America showcase their most beautiful Destinations in the aisles of the Fair. The most enchanting Destinations have not been forgotten: whether ...
e which is covered with gold leaf. Copyright: skeeze She is wearing a crown whose seven points symbolize the 'Seven Continents' (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica) and the seven oceans of the globe (Arctic, Antarctic, North and South Atlantic, North ...
are flowers from the Solanaceae family. The genus Petunia includes 35 species of perennial or annual plants, originating from the tropical regions of South America. Their flowers can be single or double and vary in size depending on the hybrids. The surfinia, a very floriferous trailing petunia hyb ...
r site Perched in extraordinarily beautiful mountains in the middle of the rainforest, Machu picchu is the most spectacular pre-Columbian monument in South America. In the midst of a breathtaking landscape, gigantic walls, terraces and ramps seem to be the natural extension of the mountain. The s ...
What is a Christmas cactus? The Christmas cactus is an indoor plant from the Cactaceae family. Native to the tropical forests of South America, it is not very resistant to cold and is cultivated as a houseplant. This succulent plant is highly appreciated for its spectacular winter flowering, from ...
the association Lunettes sans frontière collects the old pairs and sends them free of charge to France but also to the rest of Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. On the spot, competent people, who work in clinics, dispensaries and local missions, give them to the most destitute people in t ...
to increase its power as a good luck charm. Do not hesitate to offer it even to people who do not have a green thumb because this plant native to South America requires only one watering per month. 5- Spring bulbs Finally, if you want to treat yourself to a taste of spring, head to the flori ...
kind in Germany. It is open year-round and offers the opportunity to admire some 120 species of exotic butterflies from Africa, Asia, Central and South America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Insel Mainau (@inselmainau) These colorful specimens are a de ...
d the world. This insatiable creator wears the hats of painter, ceramist, sculptor and draftsman. He travels in North Africa, Europe, New York and South America before returning to his native region. It was in 1962 that he returned to Mayenne and decided to settle in the hamlet of La Frénouse ...
et, the cultivation of off-season flowers generates significant pollution: these species grow in greenhouses or come from the ends of the earth (from South America, Africa or Southeast Asia). The intensive cultivation of flowers is also polluting for the soil because of the use of pesticides and ...
well known than the famous Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Oruro Carnival in Bolivia is nonetheless one of the most picturesque events in South America. This singular festival was originally an indigenous celebration, the Ito festival. But in the 17th century, the Spaniards who had ta ...
ceae family such as mimulus, snapdragons, and foxgloves. An indoor plant with delicate watering. Calceolarias, which originate from the low mountains of South America (Chile, Peru and Patagonia), are generally cultivated under our latitudes as indoor annual plants. Due to its mountainous origins, ...
lants. The main asset of the oxalis triangularis is indeed to have a magnificent violet foliage! This plant from the Oxalidaceae family is native to South America. Highly appreciated for its foliage, it also produces small mauve flowers from May to July when provided with sufficient brightness. At ...
dishes and desserts for their gelling and emulsifying properties. They are extracted from red marine algae harvested off the coasts of Brittany and South America: carrageen. After harvesting, the algae undergo various chemical processes to extract the gelling agent. This substance is then dried a ...
arden, especially if you want to cover a barren land or create a flowery meadow around your house. In its natural state, it grows in the prairies of South America and, in its region of origin, it is considered an invasive plant as it tends to colonize large areas. Its violet flowering, which lasts ...
returning to its original French flag. It was first used for cocoa trade and served to bring back this precious raw material from the West Indies and South America for the Meunier chocolate factory. It then became a British pleasure yacht. In 1914, it was bought from France to be transformed into ...
ith yellow. Lastly, there is Tradescantia pallida, sometimes called "purple heart" for its violet foliage. In this plant family native to North and South America, choosing a variety is usually driven by a love for the plant's appearance. Choose the foliage that you like the most, without worrying ...
am is the former name of Thailand, the Siam pumpkin is not native to Asia. This species, which does not exist in the wild, was likely domesticated in South America. Like other squash, this vegetable plant was only introduced to Europe after Christopher Columbus's voyages to America. It was cultiva ...
to make sure to put a good layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to ensure proper drainage. This tree, native to Peru, has spread throughout South America and then to all tropical countries. Today, it is considered an invasive species in many countries because it spreads quickly and tends ...
