The miracle fruit plant is also known in Hawaii as a landscape shrub. “It’s a dooryard tree,” Nahl said, referring to plants used to fill empty spaces and serve as decorative accents around ...

This article covers the uses of the miracle fruit plant, its possible health benefits, its side effects, and some safety precautions to keep in mind when consuming it. Miracle fruit is an African ...

Several tropical plants are named “miracle berry” or “miracle fruit,” but only one grows in Hawaii. The source of the “miracle” in Synsepalum dulcificum is a glycoprotein called ...

BBC news reported that the FDA banned its use as an additive sweetener in the 1970's. Consumers can still order miracle fruit plants, seeds, or tablets online to try for themselves.

Have you tried miracle fruit? The small red berry, native to West Africa, contains a protein called miraculin, which binds with our taste buds and, when introduced to acids, makes sour taste sweet ...

The miracle berry plant is certainly an option that is locally available and grows well here. The miraculous characteristic of this fruiting shrub is in the edible fruit.

Over the last few weeks, several people have asked me about so-called miracle fruit and its unusual properties.

Researchers call it a "miracle" food crop because it is easy to grow, survives high temperatures and provides a ton of nutrients to those who eat it. Yet, for those snacking on carnitas tacos at ...

A Monstera Deliciosa plant at the Palm Springs Public Library has flowered for the first time in nearly 50 years, surprising staff and visitors alike. The tropical plant, typically found in humid ...

Jatropha, a hardy, drought resistant plant that grows oil-heavy fruit, was supposed to be the salvation of the biodiesel industry. The plant, which was targeted for an $80 million pilot project by ...

Miracle fruit requires a well-draining acid soil to thrive. This can be achieved by using peat and perlite based planting mixes, and using fertilizers for acid-loving plants.