Purple flower lily, also known as plowshare grass, ploughshare grass, its leaves have a unique shape, look like a plowshare, so it is affectionately called plowshare grass by farmers and friends. It is a perennial root herb of the family Viola and the genus Violet. The leaves of the purple lily are very similar to the plowshare, and are triangular ovate or narrowly ovate. The flowers are light purple and very elegant. In our country, the purple flower is widely distributed, and it can be found in almost every province. It is commonly found in fields, wastelands, and urban meadows. Therefore, even city dwellers have the opportunity to see it.
Expanding: This plant is not only very common in rural areas, but also often seen in the daily work of many farmers. It can often be seen in fields and vegetable gardens. It is also one of the common plants in urban meadows, especially in parks and green belts around suburbs or villages. In addition, in some places that have not been overdeveloped, such as mountainous areas, forest areas, near lakes, etc., purple lilies can also grow luxuriantly. Because its rhizome can penetrate soil and grows quickly, it can survive even in poorer soil conditions. So, no matter where you are, if you pay close attention, you are likely to come across this unique plant.
The young leaves of the purple lily are very high-quality wild vegetables, which can be used as a food supplement for people. Whether it is cold or stir-fried, it can provide people with a delicious taste. This wild vegetable is an evergreen plant in all seasons, so its young leaves can be picked and eaten as a vegetable in spring, summer, autumn and winter. And, because the purple lily is strong in cold tolerance, it is able to grow and thrive even in the harsh winter months. Therefore, farmers can use purple flowers to solve the problem of lack of vegetables in winter. Although purple flowers have a slightly bitter taste, as long as they are scalded with boiling water, this bitterness can be well removed, making it more delicious and delicious.
Expanding: Purple lily is not only a herbaceous plant, its young leaves are also very tasty wild vegetables. Due to its long growing season and evergreen, farmers can choose to collect it as a delicious dish during the off-season. The young leaves of the purple lily are tender and juicy, and the taste is crisp and refreshing. Compared to ordinary vegetables in the market, it has a more natural, original taste, giving people a feeling of being close to nature. When harvesting in the wild, it is best to choose fresh and tender green leaves, which will also give you better taste and nutrition. In the wild vegetables of purple lily, the young leaves are rich in vitamins C and vitamin E, which have a positive effect on the body's immune system. Therefore, the consumption of purple lily can not only increase the pleasure of eating, but also provide the body with necessary nutrients. It is worth mentioning that the young leaves of the purple lily can be blanched in hot water for a short time, and too long or soaked in boiling water for too long will lead to the loss of minerals and vitamins, reducing its edible value.
Purple lily is not only edible but also a very high-quality ornamental plant. Its beautiful purple flowers are elegant and charming, and they are loved for their long flowering period and evergreen all year round. Many people make purple lily into bonsai and place it in their homes or courtyards as decoration, which is very beautiful. In addition, in the city's parks, green belts and other places, you can also see people planting purple flowers. This plant not only brings out the natural greenery, but also adds layers to the urban landscape. At the same time, purple lily also has high medicinal value. It can clear away heat and detoxification, cool blood and reduce swelling, and is used as one of the ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine. In rural areas, if someone encounters bruises, carbuncles, poisonous snake bites, etc., some elderly people will collect purple flowers to compress the wound or soak in water to drink, so as to clear away heat and detoxify. The history of purple flower diding in medicine has been as long as 1,000 years, and there are relevant records as early as the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, purple flower is also known as a "life-saving dish" herb. It is very important for farmers to understand this, because when they encounter purple lily in the wild, they can be collected and used for their medicinal properties.
Expansion: With the increasing awareness of health and wellness, the recognition of herbs is also increasing. As a common herbaceous plant, purple lily is not only often collected and used as food in rural areas, but also found its rich medicinal value. Although its young leaves are edible, its rhizomes and whole plants are also used as Chinese herbal medicines. Purple flower has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and reducing swelling, and can be used for bruises, carbuncles, poisonous snake bites and other diseases. In addition, after the rhizome of the purple flower is dried, it can also be used to soak in water and drink, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. Due to the clear efficacy of purple flower lily, it is regarded as an immeasurable valuable resource by the majority of farmers and friends. If you come across a purple lily in the wild, you might as well collect some to take home with you in case you need them. At the same time, attention should also be paid to following the picking rules, protecting the growth environment of purple lily, and avoiding waste of resources and ecological damage caused by excessive picking. When using purple flower didine as an herbal remedy, it is best to consult the advice of a professional doctor or Chinese herbalist to ensure safety and effectiveness. In short, as a plant with both ornamental, edible and medicinal value, it not only brings us rich ecological and cultural resources, but also provides important help for our daily life and health. Correctly understanding and using purple lily can enable us to better experience the charm of nature and enjoy a healthy life.