The Health Benefits of Figs
The edible fig is one of the first plants that was cultivated by humans and are thought to be first cultivated in Egypt.

The edible fig is one of the first plants that was cultivated by humans and are thought to be first cultivated in Egypt.

Besides being made famous by the holidays known as Halloween and Thanksgiving, the pumpkin is a winter squash that is tasty and nutritious. The pumpkin has several edible parts, including the seeds, flowers, leaves and inner pulp.

The açaí palm is a species of palm tree cultivated for its fruit, açaí berries. The fruit is small, round, and black-purple in color. The species is native to Brazil, Peru, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, mainly in swamps and floodplains.

For many, this vine-like flowering plant that is cultivated for its fruit is the sweet taste of summer, and with its high water content, (about 91%), it just might be a great choice to help you stay hydrated in the heat.

Many commercially sold species of blueberries are grown commercially in the Southern Hemisphere in Australia, New Zealand and South American nations.