In the countryside, this fertile soil has given birth to countless miracles of plants, one of which has a unique miracleIt only blooms gorgeous flowers in winter, which is the soft **, up to 4,000 yuan per catty of "winter gifts".
Why is it so valuable?But no one picks it, don't you know?Still can't be picked?What kind of story does this unique gift contain?
Mystical flowers that bloom in winter
As you walk through the country paths, you may notice a special flower that only blooms in winter, and this is the loquat flower that we are going to talk about today.
In the past, many rural families liked to plant a variety of plants in their home yards to beautify the environment, including the existence of loquat flowers, because of its uniqueness, people not only like to enjoy the flowers, but also attach great importance to the value of the fruit.
First of all, what is the loquat flower, the loquat flower is one of the precious flowers unique to China, and its flowering season is in the harsh winter.
In contrast, most other flowers such as peach, plum and apricot bloom in the spring, therefore, it is one of the only flowers that bloom in winter, making it more ornamental and rare.
As a type of fruit tree, loquat flowers produce a fruit of loquat, which has a high nutritional value.
Rich in vitamin C and other beneficial substances, they are loved and are picked and enjoyed every May when they are ripe, however, many people may overlook one thing: loquat flowers are a valuable resource in their own right.
In recent years, with people's pursuit of a healthy life, more and more people have begun to pay attention to the development and utilization of natural health products, and at this time, those things that were once ignored by people have attracted attention again.
Loquat flowers have been found to have a variety of uses in medicine, from ancient times to the present, "Shennong's Materia Medica", "Dietary Therapy Materia Medica" and various medical books have written records about loquat flowers** diseases, and now, scientists have further confirmed the efficacy of loquat flowers, and found more potential application areas.
So, why is the value of loquat flowers gradually increasing?First of all, this is due to the development of science and technology and the progress of society, which has made people's understanding of nature continue to deepen.
Through experiments and techniques, researchers uncovered the science behind many traditional herbs, and in the process, they discovered the multiple health benefits of loquat flowers, including improving respiratory problems, boosting immunity, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and more.
This series of studies and reports has given people a new understanding of loquat flowers, which has enhanced its social status and market value.
In addition, in the context of the accelerated pace of life in modern society, which has led to increased physical and mental stress, it is becoming more and more urgent to find ways to relieve fatigue and regulate emotions.
As a kind of green non-Chinese medicine, it is very popular with the public, and loquat flowers are sought after because of their unique efficacy and flavor, especially recently, the concept of "Chinese medicine health" has become increasingly popular, which has greatly increased the demand for loquat flowers.
Going back to the previous question, since someone is willing to pay such a high price for a few small dried flowers,What is it that makes people so obsessed with it?
Uniquely soft**
In our daily life, flowers and trees are not only beautiful ornaments, but also a valuable resource, among which there is a niche flower called loquat flower, which is known as because of its unique nature and preciousness"Soft**"。
Unlike other flowers, loquat flowers are unique in that they only bloom during the harsh winter months and generally bloom and bear fruit between October and December each year due to the climate.
This special seasonality makes loquat flowers a rare existence, loquat flowers, as the name suggests, are flowers that grow on loquat trees, and its flowering period is very different from the flowers of other fruit trees, most of the flowers of fruit trees bloom in spring and summer, and bear fruit in autumn, while loquat flowers choose to bloom in the cold winter.
Although loquat flowers can be found all over the globe, their unique seasonality and difficulty in preserving make them a prized commodity.
Some high-quality loquat flowers can even be sold for hundreds of yuan per catty**, which is why some people call it"Plant soft**"One of the reasons.
The reason why loquat flowers are so expensive is also related to its size, loquat flowers look very petite, and the appearance is not very eye-catching, but it has a very large number of petals and a complete flower-shaped structure.
The color of the loquat flowers also matches the winter snow, and it is basically a light white tone, which contrasts with other brightly colored flowers.
However, in some rural areas, many farmers do not value loquat flowers, but simply let them wither and fall to the ground on their ownThat's because in these places, farmers often focus on the production and sale of their crops, ignoring other potential benefits**.
Most farmers don't know much about the market for loquat flowers**, they are more concerned about the harvest of various crops in the field, and they will put more effort into this area if they know that the flowers can also bring considerable economic benefits.
In fact, picking and fresh loquat flowers is not a simple task, first of all, due to the small size of loquat flowers, it requires extremely high technology to avoid damaging the petals and maintaining the full shape.
Secondly, loquat flowers can only be picked at a specific time and conditions, too early or too late will cause them to lose their commercial value, and finally, it also takes a lot of time and manpower to get a high-quality finished product in the processing process.
Loquat flowers are very skillful and must be carefully plucked from the branches to avoid damaging its delicate petals.
A day's workload even skilled workers can only collect a small number of flowers, after the picking also needs to patiently remove the impurities in the flowers, after the sun drying can be **, due to the arduousness of the links,Twelve catties of flowers can only be made into about one catty of dried flowers to sell in the end.
Loquat flowers are known though"Soft**"But there is still a lot of potential for practical application and promotion, and by increasing people's awareness and understanding of it, we may be able to use this unique resource to create greater economic and social benefits.
The loquat flower is a flower that comes from the evergreen tree loquat tree.
It is widely cultivated in southern China and has a long history, however, despite its high local popularity, it is not well known throughout the country.
So, why do loquat flowers arouse people's interest?The key factor is its nutritional value and health care benefits, and scientific research has found that loquat flowers are rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as zinc, iron, selenium and other beneficial elements for the human body.
In addition, it is also rich in antioxidants, which can effectively resist free radical damage and delay the aging process, which makes loquat flowers have good therapeutic effects and is known as "natural health products".
On the other hand, in recent years, with the growth of market demand and the progress of technology, more and more studies have shown that loquat flower can not only be edible, but also can be refined into high-quality essential oils, which are used in the field of beauty and skin care.
In order to further tap the potential of the loquat flower industry, all sectors of society have increased investment in related fields, on the one hand, increase investment in basic research, and promote the research and development of loquat flower technology
On the other hand, the development and improvement of the industrial chain, the cultivation of more engaged in loquat flower collection, deep processing, sales and other related industries of enterprises and individual industrial and commercial households, in the next few years, is expected to continue to expand the market scale, economic benefits are expected to be greatly improved.
At the same time, we also need to note that due to factors such as uneven geographical distribution, some areas are facing the problem of shortage of loquat resources, therefore, scientific planning of harvest time and methods, the implementation of sustainable development strategies, and the simultaneous development of industrial development and environmental protection will become an important topic for the future development of the industry.
In the face of this emerging opportunity, we should seize the opportunity to actively devote ourselves to the research and development and promotion of the loquat industry, and explore its potential huge commercial value.
At the same time, we should pay attention to the protection and development of natural resources, promote the green development of agriculture, and achieve a win-win situation of ecological and economic and social benefits.