Its citrusy scent precedes it. Native to the Andes, verbena is a woody plant of the Verbenaceae family. It is widely used in cooking and infusions.

The fruit comes in all colours - green, yellow, red and even black! Known since ancient times, it is called ‘pirum’ in Latin.

Melons have been used to quench our thirst since the beginning of time. The melon is naturally full of water and sugar.

A symbol of immortality, its leaves remain green all year round. It was the symbol of Apollo in ancient times.

The spathes of its flower are a source of wonder, and are as fragile and delicate as silk paper. A perennial plant of the Iridaceae family, iris pallida is native to the Dalmatian coast.

The most iconic of Asian spices, Sichuan pepper takes its name from a mountainous region in central China where it has been traditionally grown for centuries.

An intense and exhilarating fragrance of great sensuality. Originally from Mexico, tuberose appeared in Europe from the year 1600.