Diplanya

Such a cherry tree full of red plump fruits – that's pure seduction. No wonder there are many legends about cherries. Like that of Buddha's mother Maya, who was virgin and pregnant at the same time, received the strength for the birth of a cherry tree. And indeed, cherries contain a lot of vitamins, prevent diseases and strengthen the immune system.

The English name of the cranberry is derived from the name crane berries, as the stamens of the flowers form a beak that reminded the first settlers of America of a crane's beak. It is considered the strongest berry in the world, which the Indians of North America already used to extract poison from arrow wounds. Sailors also liked to prevent scurvy with cranberries. Today, the anti-inflammatory effect of cranberries is scientifically proven, which is why it is often used for urinary tract and kidney infections.

Little sisters are usually a bit annoying. But this one is just cute. The kiwi berry, unlike its big sister, the kiwi, has a thin, hairless shell that you can eat. It is rich in minerals and even has a higher concentration of vitamin C than regular kiwifruits. Even if the little sister is still a bit less known: It has been particularly popular in China and Japan for 1300 years.

Its Serene Highness, the strawberry, originates from an old noble family of the rose family and attaches great importance to bowing to it briefly before eating it. With only 32 kilocalories per 100 grams, she pays meticulous attention to the slim line and boasts of containing more vitamin C per 100g than the common orange. The common rabble claims that from a botanical point of view it does not belong to the berries at all, but to the collective nut fruits. However, Her Majesty firmly rejects this.