Ma Yingdan, also known as dizziness flower and stinky grass, is a plant that is widely distributed in rural areas. It is a small evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Lantana in the verbena family, with five-colored flowers and a highly poisonous whole plant. The stems of the horse cherry pill have barbs and the leaves are opposite-ovate or oblong-ovate. It blooms throughout the year and has a head-shaped inflorescence consisting of dozens of small flowers in a variety of colors, including pink, red, yellow, orange-red, and white. On the other hand, the fruit is spherical and similar in appearance to nightshade fruit, which is green when unripe and purple-black when ripe. However, the whole plant is poisonous, and neither the fruit nor the plant itself can be eaten, otherwise it will lead to poisoning and even death.
Ma Yingdan is an alien species, native to the Americas, and later gradually introduced to China. Despite its ornamental and medicinal value, due to its ecological properties, it has become an ecological "killer" that has brought death in many places. It releases a chemical that makes it difficult for other organisms to coexist. Therefore, when Ma Yingdan is discovered, farmers should eradicate it to protect the ecological environment.
1.Medicinal value: The roots, leaves, flowers and stems of Ma Yingdan are all Chinese medicinal materials, which have the effects of reducing swelling and detoxification, dispelling wind and relieving itching. In the traditional Chinese medicine books of Guangdong, it is recorded that some people in the countryside will pick Ma Yingdan to take a bath to relieve the problem of itching.
2.Ornamental value: Because of its colorful flowers and unique shape, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. Especially in the green areas of the city and in the botanical gardens of various places, Ma Yingdan is one of the common plants. Its beauty has even been called "the most beautiful invasive plant" by some netizens.
However, although it has a certain value, considering its harm to the ecological environment and its tenacious vitality, China has listed it as a second-class hazardous species. Therefore, when encountering Ma Yingdan in the countryside, farmers should completely remove it to protect the ecological environment and the safety of people and animals.
This plant is widely found in rural areas and attracts a lot of attention with its colorful flowers. However, its highly toxic properties are often overlooked. In my memory, when I was a child, I once saw the fruit of Ma Yingdan, and unknowingly, I once tried a small bite out of curiosity, but luckily there was no accident. Later, when I grew up and learned that the whole plant was poisonous, I was incredible.
Although it has ornamental value and medicinal value, its harm outweighs its benefits. In the ecological environment, it releases chemicals that can have an impact on other organisms, making it impossible for other plants to survive. Therefore, we should strengthen our understanding of Ma Yingdan and try to avoid its spread and destruction.
In addition, we need to learn more about similar plants in rural areas. Rural areas are an important part of the ecological environment, and understanding the attributes and characteristics of plants can help protect the health and balance of this ecological environment. When we go into the countryside, get in touch with nature, and understand and respect the local plants, we can truly protect our farmland and rural environment.
Summary: Horse cherry pill is a common but highly poisonous plant. Although it has ornamental value and medicinal value, the harm to the ecological environment is still not negligible. We should strengthen our awareness of the dangers it may bring, and take measures to prevent its spread and destruction. It is the responsibility of each of us to protect the rural ecological environment, let us work together to protect our homeland.