The naming of plants is often closely related to their growth characteristics and functions. The name is apt because it likes to grow in wheat fields, and its calyx tube has a unique shape that resembles a bottle. It is widely distributed in rural areas, especially in the northern areas where wheat is grown, and it has become one of the most dominant weeds in wheat fields. However, the wheat bottle grass is not just an ordinary weed, it has a high value, which is mainly reflected in three aspects. First of all, wheat bottle grass is a high-quality wild vegetable with a sweet taste of young leaves and young stems, which can be used in a variety of cooking methods such as cold dressing, stir-frying, and stuffing. Secondly, the wheat bottle grass is rich in nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids and a variety of trace elements, which are beneficial to human health. Finally, the wheat bottle grass also has medicinal value, which can nourish yin and clear heat, stop bleeding and regulate menstruation. Therefore, it is very important to understand and utilize the value of the wheat bottle grass in rural areas.
Wheat bottle grass belongs to the annual herbaceous plant of the genus Fly Grass in the family Caryophyllaceae. The whole plant is covered with dense glandular hairs, the stems are erect, the leaves are opposite, the base is spoon-shaped, and the upper part is lanceolate. The flowering season is in April, and it is small and purple, but the most distinctive feature is its calyx, which has a unique shape that resembles a bottle. It is precisely because of this characteristic that it gives the wheat bottle grass such an apt name. It is mainly distributed in wheat fields and wastelands in the north and is a common farmland weed.
The stalks of the wheat bottle grass stand upright and straight, and the growth momentum is very vigorous. The plant is surrounded by dense soft hairs that give it a soft touch. The leaves of the wheat bottle grass are arranged in opposite rows and have different shapes. The leaves at the base are spoon-shaped, broad and flattened, while the upper leaves are lanceolate and more slender. In spring, the stems of the wheatgrass produce small but distinctive purple flowers. The most striking thing is its calyx, which is shaped like a bottle, which is why it gets its name. Wheat bottle grass likes to grow in wheat fields and wasteland, because of its special growth environment, farmers generally regard it as a common weed.
1. Wheat bottle grass is a high-quality wild vegetable
The young leaves and young stems of the wheatgrass are delicious and have a unique texture. March and April are the best months to harvest the wheatweed. It can be used in a variety of cooking methods, such as cold dressing, stir-frying, or stuffing. In particular, the wheat bottle grass is coated with flour and steamed in a steamer, which makes it more delicious. In Juye County, Heze City, Shandong Province, steamed noodle dishes have become a popular home-cooked dish in spring. This delicacy is not only favored by local farmers and friends, but can even be sold at a higher ** in the vegetable market.
The young leaves and young stems of the wheatgrass are very easy to pick with a single grab. The young leaves of this wild vegetable are bright green in color, soft and tender, melt in the mouth, and have a long aftertaste. It can be served cold, the taste is crisp and refreshing, and the aftertaste is endless. It can also be fried and stir-fried with eggs, which is full of flavor and has a unique taste. In addition, the wheat bottle grass is coated in flour and steamed in a steamer, revealing a delicate taste and a unique aroma that is mouth-watering. This delicious dish has become a must-have at family dinners in the countryside, and the wheat bottle grass is praised for its unique taste and flavor.
2. Wheat bottle grass has rich nutritional value
Wild herbs are highly prized for their rich nutritional value. For example, it is rich in vitamins, amino acids and a variety of trace elements, which are very beneficial to human health. Vitamins play an important role in the body's metabolism and resistance, and the vitamins rich in wheat bottle grass can meet the body's demand for vitamins. Amino acids are an important part of the protein of the body, and the variety of amino acids contained in the wheat bottle grass can provide rich nutrients. In addition, wheat bottle grass is also rich in a variety of trace elements, such as iron, calcium, zinc, etc., which have an important regulatory role in the growth and development and metabolism of the human body.
The abundant nutrients of the wheat bottle grass make it a very valuable wild vegetable. Among them, vitamins are abundant in wheat bottle grass, which can meet the body's needs for vitamins. Vitamins play an important role in the body's metabolism and immunity. Amino acids are the basic components of constructive proteins, and wheat bottle grass contains a variety of amino acids, which can provide rich nutrients for the human body. In addition, wheat bottle grass is also rich in a variety of trace elements, such as iron, calcium, zinc, etc., which have an important regulatory role in the growth and development and metabolism of the human body. Therefore, regular consumption of wheat bottle grass is very beneficial to human health.
3. Wheat bottle grass has medicinal value
Wheat bottle grass has also been given an important place in herbalism. It is homologous to medicine and food, not only a high-quality wild vegetable, but also has certain medicinal value. Wheat bottle grass has the effects of nourishing yin, clearing heat, stopping bleeding, and regulating menstruation. According to the records of "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine", wheat bottle grass can be used to stop bleeding and regulate menstruation and activate blood. For female friends, when menstruation is irregular and menstrual blood is excessive, moderate consumption of wheat bottle grass can play a certain role in regulation. At the same time, it is also widely used in some traditional herbal formulas. Especially the elderly who understand the value of the wheat bottle grass, for some bleeding conditions, they will also pick the young leaves of the wheat bottle grass and mash it, and use it for **.
According to the knowledge of traditional herbal medicine, the wheat bottle grass has the effects of nourishing yin and clearing heat, stopping bleeding and regulating menstruation. For symptoms such as deep inflammation, dry lungs and cough, moderate consumption of wheat bottle grass can play a certain role in alleviating it. In addition, it is often used as an important herbal ingredient in some traditional Chinese medicine formulas. For example, a prescription mentioned in "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine" is composed of a variety of herbs such as wheat bottle grass and eucommia, which has the effects of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. Therefore, wheat bottle grass is not only a high-quality wild vegetable, but also has certain medicinal value, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine herbal medicine.
The name of the wheat bottle grass is closely related to its growth characteristics and functions, and it is widely distributed in farmland and has become one of the most important weeds in wheat fields. However, the wheat bottle grass is not just an ordinary weed, it has a high value, which is mainly reflected in three aspects. First of all, wheat bottle grass is a delicious and high-quality wild vegetable with a sweet taste on its young leaves and young stems, which can be used in a variety of cooking methods such as cold dressing, stir-frying, stuffing, etc. Secondly, the wheat bottle grass is rich in nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids and a variety of trace elements, which are beneficial to human health. Finally, the wheat bottle grass also has a certain medicinal value, which can nourish yin and clear heat, stop bleeding and regulate menstruation. Therefore, it is very important to understand and utilize the value of the wheat bottle grass in rural areas. It is hoped that more people will be able to recognize and value the wheat bottle grass and explore more of its potential.