Anthocyanidins are common plant pigments. And they are responsible for producing the vibrant and beautiful colors which we so often see in flowers. When light from the sun hits a plant, the light is absorbed by these pigments, and is then reflected to our eyes at different wavelengths. This is why we see so many …
From sweetcorn to popcorn, there are many different types of corn plants grown throughout the world. In the United States alone, corn is the most widely produced crop. Just head to the Midwestern United States and you will find the Corn Belt where corn production has been at its most dominant. Corn is the common …
Yellow is one of the most vibrant and radiant colors. Though there are a lot of negative associations with the color yellow, such as cowardice, it can also be an incredibly positive color. For many, it represents happiness and optimism. As a result, yellow plants can look really positive and energetic. In the natural world, …
Mangos are one of those fruits that just feel like a special occasion when you’re having one. When ripe it’s incredibly sweet, their texture is unlike most other fruits we normally eat. When we add it to our salads or recipes, it just makes your dish just feel that little more exotic. Originally coming from …
Without a doubt, oranges have to be one of the kings of the citrus world. They can come in all shapes and sizes, with all sorts of tastes and textures hidden under that bright orange skin. Whether eaten straight from the tree, thrown into your cooking for your preservatives, tarts, and sorbets, or squeezed into …
