Generality of the Avocado tree: Avocado is an exotic fruit that is recently starting to be grown in Italy too, especially in the regions of the far south such as Calabria and Sicily. Its scientific name is Persea americana and it is popularly known as avocado or avocado tree. This plant belongs to the Lauraceae family and has been cultivated for over...

Generalità Pianta Grassa Euphorbia Tirucalli: La pianta Euphorbia Tirucalli è una pianta grassa succulenta arbustiva o arborea alta sino a 12 m., con fusti molto ramificati di colore verde, a getti sottili (larghi al massimo 1,5 cm.), cilindrici; all'apice di questi rametti a “matita” compaiono foglie singole e non carnose, caduche. I fiori sono di colore...

Generalities : The Jujube Tree belongs to the Rhamnaceae family. It originates from Asia where it is highly cultivated. The leaves, deciduous, small, alternate, ovate in shape, are shiny and leathery, have thorny stipules and wavy page. The small, greenish flowers appear in June. The fruits resemble large olives, are dark brown red when ripe, the pulp is...