The three important roles of sorrel (clover) cannot be ignored by farmers!
In the countryside, plants are treasures. Among these crops, there is one that is especially popular with farmers, and that is the sorrel, also known as clover or sour bitterwood. It has a very special three blades, which are very similar to the three leaves. Many post-80s and post-90s generations grew up in the countryside and would pick this kind of leaves as a snack. Because its leaves have a sour smell, it is called sour bitter grass or alfalfa grass. Sorrel is very common in the countryside, especially in vegetable gardens, and will multiply quickly and spread in patches.
Safflower is an evergreen herb with extremely fine stems and leaves. The leaves are three-leaved and either grow alternately from the stem or the base grows on the stem. It blooms for a long time, from February to December, and its flowers are beautiful, with light purple, light red, yellow, red, white and so on. Thus, safflower sorrel also has a decorative effect. This plant is found all over the globe and is usually found in vegetable gardens and roadsides.
In addition to this, it has many more uses. First of all, the leaves of safflower are edible and taste a bit sour. Moreover, on the rhizome of this plant, there is also a kind of crystal clear rhizome, like a carrot. This hot and sour food can be eaten raw or made into soups or salads. Secondly, because safflower sorrel has the characteristics of evergreen in all seasons and long flowering time, it is widely used in urban areas. The main thing is that it also has a high medical effect. "Tang Materia Medica" has the effect of "sorrel herb removes sores and ulcers, in addition to tumors, it can also detoxify". In the countryside, if you are bitten by snakes and insects, farmers who know the preciousness of safflower grass will go to the vegetable garden to pick it and use it to make tea, detoxify and reduce swelling.
All in all, safflower is a country flower that is both edible, ornamental, and medicinal. The vast number of peasants should know more about it and make good use of it. Safflower can not only satisfy cravings, but also beautify the ecology, and has a medical auxiliary effect. In today's emphasis on environmental sanitation, the use of safflower sorrel will be more extensive.
The modern agricultural system is not only about increasing grain production, but also about the restoration of the ecological environment. During this period, the understanding and utilization of native plants in rural areas was very important. An ordinary plant like sorrel is not just a weed, but a crop with huge resources and development prospects. Through the understanding and development of safflower, farmers can better explore the application and value of safflower, and maximize the role of resources.
The nutritional value of safflower is the most straightforward, and it is edible both on the leaves and on the rhizome. The sour taste is mouth-watering, especially for those who love to eat sour. How to eat: Eat raw, cold salad, soup, or as a condiment. In my childhood memories of the countryside, many people like to pick the leaves of sorrel and eat them while playing, which is a wonderful memory.
The decorative role of safflower sorrel flowers cannot be ignored. It is evergreen in all seasons and has colorful flowers, and is a very popular urban greening tree species. This plant can be planted in a flower garden, in a park, or even in a garden at home to decorate everything around it and make it pleasing to the eye. Landscaping plants have good physiological and mental health functions in urban life, and safflower can adapt to this need well.
In addition, safflower sorrel also has certain medicinal effects. In ancient Chinese medicine, this plant was used to heal many ailments and wounds. Its effect is to relieve pain, reduce swelling, detoxify, and is especially effective for snake, insect bites and other diseases. In the countryside, many people rely on it to handle household chores. Safflower safflower has a good pharmacological effect and has great uses in medicine, and is a major component of traditional Chinese medicine.
In conclusion, safflower sorrel is a very common and precious plant. It can not only be used as food to satisfy hunger, but also as decoration to beautify the environment, and can also be used as medicinal herbs to cure diseases. For the majority of farmers, understanding and giving full play to its role can not only improve their quality of life, but also make a certain contribution to the local agriculture and ecological environment. Therefore, in the usual work, we should pay enough attention to these ordinary weeds, make full use of their multiple functions, and provide a good environment for rural construction.