The plant kingdom is filled with so many interesting varieties and facts that will surprise, amaze and entertain you.
The fastest growing plant
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet . There are over 1,500 species of bamboo that are native to Asia, Australia, and other parts of the world.
Tulips were more valuable than gold
In the 1600s the recently introduced tulip flowers in Holland were so valuable that their bulbs were often worth more than gold. This period called Tulip Mania is the first known speculative bubble in history and it collapsed in 1637.
Over 100 billion bananas are consumed every year
Bananas aren’t always yellow; some are green and even red but this healthy breakfast and snack food is one of the most consumed plants in the world. According to Science Kids Bananas grow in large hanging bunches that are known as fingers, while a row is called a hand.
The tallest living plant is the coastal redwood
Coastal redwoods or sequoia sempervirens can reach up to 379 feet (115 meters) and are the tallest living plant on the planet. Native to California, some of these giants have lived for over 2,000 years.
Carrots were originally purple
Most people think that carrots are orange but carrots were originally purple or white and were used as food as early as the 10th century in the Persian empire. The orange carrots we eat today were a genetic mutation. You can buy different colored carrots in markets today and they are all packed full of nutrition.
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