Uncovering the sweet botanical history of the cacao tree
In short: Join horticultural director Jimmy Turner and Costa as they explore the origins and nature of the cacao tree, a plant central to the world's favorite treats.
In this segment from Gardening Australia, the focus is on the Theobroma cacao 'Criollo'. The video explores the sweet history of this specific cacao variety alongside other notable plants like the Vanilla planiferia orchid and Fittonia gigantea.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Chocolate: The Sweetest Plant | Discovery | Gardening Australia
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