The History of Plants and Vegetables
When it comes to plants, fruits and vegetables, do you know their roots?
Pardon the pun, but the plant world has been around since the creation of
earth. Once man (and woman) arrived, plants became a basic staple for
consumption, and therefore, survival. Aside from being a source of food,
clothing, and shelter, different plants also began to be used overtime for
a wide variety of reasons. Among them, but certainly not all inclusive are:
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Medicine- The list of plant is too long to even begin listing. Some
have proven merit. Others are just myth or folklore. Some lost favor over
the years. Others remain "an old family remedy". While others still, are
now in vogue, and believed to help a given ailment. The list is endless,
and many have yet to be tested. Perhaps this list includes some of our worst
ailments like cancer and heart disease.
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Expressions- Flowers reign in this category. The queen of the expression
is the rose. But, many other flowers share some of the throne. Don't try
to tell a mother that the bouquet of Dandelions from her four year old is
not an expression of love. Then ,there was the six or eight year old (I can't
quite remember exactly) who brought his mother home a bouquets of flowers--Poison
Ivy! After a long bath and calamine lotion, my mother told me just how special
the bouquet was. Never mind that the bouquet never made it to a flower vase.
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Special Occasions- Weddings, birthdays, funerals etc. Here flowers
also reign, but they are not alone. In Christian religion, palm leaves hold
special meaning, while Olive branches are a sign of peace. Then there is
celery which was used in greek and mediterranean areas in special events.
The list goes on.
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To ward off Demons- We all think immediately of Garlic. Place a garlic
necklace around your neck and you are safe from vampires.
The History of the Jack
O'Lantern dates back to Irish customs to ward off demons around Halloween.
And before pumpkins, potatoes, turnips and rutabaga were used.
Tell me More!
Food Museum This
site has brief description of the origins of a wide variety of fruits and
vegetables
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