Citrus Slices vs. Flowers for Vitamin C
A small citrus wedge outperforms a whole flower arrangement. Not on beauty. On biology. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is concentrated in edible plant tissues designed for consumption, while most ornamental blooms hold only trace amounts, often below meaningful dietary levels.The real story is biochemical design. Citrus pulp evolved as a nutrient-dense reward for seed dispersers, packing ascorbic ac...More
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