Pineapple
The pineapple does not grow on a tree, but in the heart of a plant measuring approximately 1 m high
Lire la suiteThe pineapple does not grow on a tree, but in the heart of a plant measuring approximately 1 m high
Lire la suiteMany varieties exist in our islands and bear very colorful names. Judge for yourself: “Bonda-à-man-Jacques pepper”, “Cabresse pepper”, “Caribbean pepper,”
Lire la suiteVery common in Martinique, this small tree grows there everywhere like the weed, even in the most deprived places. The
Lire la suiteStill called Grenadilla, “Passion Fruit” and, by mistake, “Calabash Apple”, the Maracudja is a vigorous liana, which can reach up
Lire la suiteCassava is a shrub with gnarled stems and tuberous roots, from the Euphorbiaceae family, of the genus Manihot (from the
Lire la suiteGinger is originally from India. Belonging to the Zingiberaceae family which are generally herbs with tall leafy stems and horizontal
Lire la suiteIt is a small tree that everyone in Martinique knows for its fruits and its leaves which, in infusion, seemingly
Lire la suiteCalled “Laurel aromatic” in the 17th century by R.P. Du Tertre, this tree has nothing to do with the Laurel.
Lire la suiteVanillier is a liana, from the Orchidaceae family, whose pods, after a certain preparation, constitute either Vanilla or Vanillon, depending
Lire la suiteNamed “Mabi” by the Caribbean, the Sweet Potato is a creeping herbaceous plant of the Convolvulaceae family; like Cassava, it
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