Anchovy fern, also known as wellhead grass, has three major functions of high value, and farmers must understand!
Characteristics and distribution of anchovy ferns.
Gourd fern, also known as stone grass, gourd stream, well grass, is a perennial fern herbaceous plant of the family Huluxi. It grows in dark and damp crevices in rocks or near wells, so some places also call it stone grass or well grass. The underground stems of the anchovy fern are stout, erect or obliquely raised, and the leaves are clustered with dense black-brown linear-lanceolate scales. Its leaves are opposites and nearly opposites, with three to five pairs of leaves, the upper part of the leaflet is not lobed, and the lower part is **. The anchovy fern is mainly found in the southern provinces, and is commonly found in rocks or wall crevices in front of and behind houses, on steps or near wells.
The edible value of young stems and underground roots of roe deer.
The young stems of fenugreek fern are edible, and the taste is crisp, mild, delicious, and refreshing, making it a good wild vegetable in spring and summer. Like most ferns, the young stems of the fenugreek fern are highly nutritious, even higher than some home-grown vegetables. In spring and summer, farmers take time out of their busy schedules to go into the mountains to pick the young stems and leaves of fenugreek for consumption. In addition to the young stems and leaves, the underground roots of fenugreek are also edible. The roots in the ground are rich in starch, and when dug up in autumn, they can be used to make pastries and vermicelli. In ancient times, people relied on the young stems and underground roots of this plant to sustain their lives when they were starving.
The ornamental value of fenugreek fern.
Since the anchovy fern is a small fern and has a peculiar shape, it is perfect for making potted plants to decorate a balcony or patio. The potted anchovy fern is a very popular ornamental plant that adds beauty and green vibes to your life.
Medicinal value of fenugreek fetus.
In addition to its edible and ornamental value, it also has high medicinal value. It can clear away heat and dampness, cool blood and detoxify, and strengthen muscles and bones. It is recorded in the ancient book "Illustrated Examination of Plant Names" that the phoenix fetus can cure five showers and stop painful urination. In addition, it is also recorded in the "Classification of Medicinal Properties of the Compendium of Materia Medica" that phoenix tail fern has the effect of reducing swelling and extinguishing fire. In fact, some farmers in rural areas will pick anchovy ferns in the stone crevices in front of their houses, behind their houses or by wells, to use their medicinal properties to relieve joint discomfort. The medicinal value of Anchovy fern has been widely valued and applied in rural areas.
Summary. Fenugreek is a common herb with high value. Its young stems and underground roots are highly nutritious and make it a high-quality wild vegetable and edible plant;It has a peculiar shape and is a very popular potted ornamental plant;Its medicinal value is very popular with farmer friends, and it can be used for some joint discomfort. Farmers need to recognize these values of fenugreek and stop treating it as a weed. If we know the herbs in the field well, we can make better use of natural resources and improve the quality of life. Let us respect and protect these precious plant resources together, and jointly build a beautiful and livable rural environment.
Introduction: The vast rural areas have given birth to a large number of rich and diverse wild plant resources. However, due to a lack of knowledge, many farmers have little understanding of the value of these plants. Among these plants is an herbaceous plant called fenugreek, which is rich in functions and values, but most farmers ignore it as a weed. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics, distribution and three functions of fenugreek to encourage farmers to learn more about it and make good use of it.
Characteristics and distribution of anchovy ferns.
Fenugreek fern, also known as stone grass, fenugreek, well grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is named because it likes to grow in dark and damp stone crevices or near wellheads. The underground stems of ferns are stout, erect or obliquely elevated, and the leaves are clustered with dense black-brown thread-lanceolate scales. Its leaves are opposites and nearly opposites, the upper leaflet is not lobed, and the lower leaflet **. The anchovy fern is mainly found in the southern provinces and is commonly found near crevices in rocks, walls, steps and wells.
The three major functions of the fenugreek fetus.
1) Edible value: The young stems of the Greek fern are edible, with a crunchy and soft texture and a delicious taste. It is one of the best quality wild vegetables in spring and summer. Like most ferns, the young stems of the Greek fern are highly nutritious, even higher than some common home-grown vegetables. In addition to the young stems, the underground rhizomes of the fenugreek fern are also edible and rich in starch. In autumn, underground rhizomes are dug up and can be made into pastries, vermicelli, and other foods. In ancient times, people relied on the young stems and underground rhizomes of fenugreek to survive periods of famine.
2.Ornamental value: Due to its small fern and its peculiar shape, it is widely used for potted ornamentation. Placing it on a balcony or patio can add a green atmosphere and beautify the environment.
3) Medicinal value: In addition to being edible and ornamental, the anchovy fern also has a high medicinal value. It has the effects of dissipating heat and dampness, cooling blood and detoxifying, strengthening tendons and activating the body. According to the ancient book "Illustrated Examination of Plant Names", anchovy fern can treat five showers and stop urinary pain. The Compendium of Materia Medica also records that the phoenix tail fetus has the function of reducing swelling and clearing fire. Therefore, some rural elderly people who understand the value of anchovy fern will use anchovy fern to ** joint discomfort symptoms.
Summary. Fenugreek is a common herb with rich edible, ornamental, and medicinal properties. In order to make better use of natural resources in rural areas and improve the quality of life, farmers should have a better understanding of fenugreek. We should respect and protect these precious plant resources and treat them as valuable assets, not weeds. I hope that through the introduction of this article, farmers can better understand the value of fenugreek and make good use of this versatile plant. At the same time, it is also hoped that the relevant departments will strengthen the scientific research of fenugreek, promote the cultivation and utilization of fenugreek, and contribute to the ecological and economic development of rural areas.