Purple lily, also known as plowshare grass, wild violet, plough grass, is a unique perennial root herb. Its leaves are triangular-ovate or narrowly ovate, somewhat heart-shaped, and green in color. The flowering period is generally in spring or summer, but it also blooms in winter. The flowers are small and delicate in color, purple in color, giving a beautiful visual treat. Its rhizomes are stuck in the ground like nails, hence the name Purple Flower Dili.
The distribution of purple lily is quite wide, especially in the southern region, such as Hunan and other places, and is commonly found in fields and wastelands. It grows luxuriantly and is evergreen all year round, becoming a common plant in many urban green belts and landscape belts.
1. The value of purple lily as a wild vegetable
The young leaves of the purple lily can be eaten as a high-quality wild vegetable. In spring and summer, the whole herb is picked and stir-fried or served cold, and it is delicious. In particular, it is scrambled with purple flowers and eggs, which is even more delicious.
In addition, the leaves can be used to cook soups or stews to increase the taste and nutritional value of the ingredients.
2. The value of purple lily as an ornamental plant
Purple flowers are evergreen in all seasons and have a beautiful shape, so they have become a favorite ornamental plant for many people. It can be placed as a potted plant on the balcony or desk to increase the greenery indoors. Especially when it blooms, the small but beautiful purple flowers of the purple lily give a visual treat.
3. The value of purple lily as a herbal medicine
Purple lily is not only valuable for food, but also has high potential for medicinal use. It is regarded as a medicinal and edible homologous substance, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and reducing swelling.
According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, purple lily can be used for detoxification, especially for the treatment of venomous snake bites. Elders in the countryside often pick purple lily to treat venomous snake bites, and are known as the venomous snake buster because of its excellent detoxification effect.
4. Other functions of purple lily
After the purple flower is dried, it can be used to boil water to make tea. Especially in the hot summer, purple flower tea can not only quench thirst, but also have the effect of clearing heat, giving people a cool feeling.
In addition, studies have also found that purple lily contains certain nutrients, such as vitamin C, calcium, iron, etc., which have a certain health care effect on physical health.
As a common and important rural plant, Purple Flower Ground has rich medicinal and edible value. With people's concern for health and the ecological environment, the demand for natural plants is also increasing. As a vigorous and easy-to-grow plant, purple lily has great potential for development. The yield and quality of Purple Flower Ground can be improved by means of good cultivation and separation cultivation, and the research on its medicinal, nutritional and ornamental value can be strengthened.
In rural development, the scientific research and popularization and application of purple flower can be strengthened, and new varieties with more market competitiveness can be cultivated according to its characteristics and advantages, combined with modern agricultural technology. In addition, the potential of the purple lily plant should be deeply explored, and a wider range of medicinal and edible values should be developed, which will help to increase the income of the rural economy and promote the sustainable development of the countryside.
All in all, as a common and distinctive plant, purple lily has brought many benefits to people's lives. It can be eaten not only as a wild vegetable, but also as an ornamental plant and herb. With people's concern for health and the environment, the value and prospects of purple lily will be further developed. Through further research and application, we can better explore the potential of Purple Flower Ground to better serve the well-being of mankind.