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Cherries are small fruits compared to others, but that does not mean they are any less special. Quite the opposite, they have very interesting and incredible properties. Do you want to know?

Let us start by telling a little about their origin. It is not specifically known where they come from, but some scholars believe they come from the countries surrounding the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, and from there they spread to Europe.

As for the fruit, they are small, they have about two centimeters of radius, and they have a spherical shape. Although the cherries we all know are red, depending on the species they can vary in color. Incredible, right?

Although cherries are so interesting, we know little about them. We would love for you to learn more, that is why, if you go ahead and color the cherry drawings we bring, you will find fun facts that will leave you speechless.

Best of all, you only have to color to learn, pretty simple, right? It will be so much fun! You just have to find a comfortable space. Do you like the idea? So go for it, you will not regret it.

1. The cherry tree is a tree that comes from the rose family.
2. The origin of cherries is unknown, but some say they date back to the Greek colony of Kerasos, on the coast of the Black Sea.
3. The cherry is grown in countries that have a temperate climate.
4. In Argentina, in the month of June, “Cherry Day” is celebrated, a date that coincides with the harvest, and which has been celebrated since the year 2000.
5. Cherries have a low glycemic content, lower than that of apricots or grapes.
6. It is believed that cherry juice helps improve insomnia problems, thanks to its high melatonin content.
7. If you are going to buy cherries at the market, look closely if you want to choose the best ones. These are the ones that have a firm consistency and a shiny skin.
8. Cherries do not ripen once harvested. So if they are green, you had better not buy them!
9. The cherry harvesting period is short, and it will depend on the weather conditions.
10. Did you know there is a black cherry? It comes from the “Prunus Avium” a species of wild cherry tree native to western Asia.
11. Cherry wood is of very good quality, so it is common for it to be used in cabinetmaking.
12. Cherry blossoms are very representative in Japan, since they are a symbol of national culture, and they have great importance in the Hanami festival.
13. The cherry contains around 82% water, in addition to having carbohydrates.
14. Cherries, like other fruits, contain fiber, which improves intestinal transit.
15. The cherry contains 19 times more beta-carotene (a pigment that gives color to certain foods) than strawberries and blueberries, which are of the same family.
16. The cherry, although it is a sweet fruit, is also often used to flavor pork stews. It is an excellent ingredient!
17. For the Greeks, cherries symbolized beauty.
18. Cherries ripen at the end of spring, and they go from a green color to a bright red, with firm and juicy flesh.
19. The cherry is rich in vitamins K, A and C. In addition, it provides calcium, iron and phosphorus to our body. It is very nutritious!
20. The black cherry was introduced into Europe by the Romans, from Turkey. And they were cultivated throughout the Middle Ages!
21. Did you know there is a black cherry? It comes from the “Prunus Avium” a species of wild cherry tree native to western Asia.
22. Cherries can be used to make wine brandy. As well as other liquors like Kirsch and Maraschino liqueur.
23. To keep cherries, it is best to store them in the fridge, unwashed or uncovered.
24. According to some studies, a cup of cherry juice reduces muscle inflammation.
25. There are two main species of cherry trees. The first is the ”Prunus Avium” and the “Prunus cerasus”.
26. The word “cherry” comes from the Greek colony Kerasos, besides having similar names throughout the Mediterranean area.
27. The minerals that are most abundant in the cherry are magnesium and potassium.
28. In the culinary world there are many dishes made with cherries, like the “Cherry Salad”, the “Cherry Gazpacho”, and many more.
29. The cherry contains a very good substance that helps strengthen the immune system, do you know what it is? That is right, it is anthocyanin.
30. The American Alzheimer's Association recommends cherries as one of the foods that benefit memory.
31. In the Jerte Valley a very interesting variety of cherry is grown, known as “Jerte Cherry”, also known as picota.
32. The characteristics of cherries vary according to the species, some can have a large pit inside with a yellow flesh.
33. The largest cherry producers worldwide are: Turkey, the United States, Iran, Italy, Russia, Spain, Mexico, Germany and France.
34. Cherries have a short shelf life, that is to say that once picked from the tree, they must be eaten within a brief period of time.
35. The cherry tree is a tree that can measure between 6 and 15 meters tall. It is much smaller compared to other fruit trees.