What plant has been grown for thousands of years and is even mentioned in religious texts? It is the date palm, one of the world’s oldest and most valuable crops. Since ancient times, the sweet fruit called dates has been an important food source for civilizations across the world. Date palms can reach up to 30 meters in height and can live for more than 100 years with proper care. They are widely grown in dry regions, such as northern Africa, the Middle East, and the desert regions of Southern California.
什么植物已经被栽种了数千年，甚至在宗教典籍中被提及？那就是椰枣树，世界上最古老且最有价值的农作物之一。自古以来，名为椰枣的甜蜜果实一直是世界各地文明社会的重要食物来源。椰枣树可以生长高达三十公尺，若照料得当，寿命可以超过一百年。它们广泛种植于干燥地区，像是北非、中东和南加州的沙漠地区。
生活必备字词：
crop n. 农作物
ancient a. 古代的
数字 + 单位 + in height （某物）有……高
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