In the vast rural areas of our country, there are many wild plants growing on the mountains, among these wild plants, there are some valuable and precious categories, the value is very large, but it is a pity that many rural people see these plants, but do not know them, and do not know their value and function. Therefore, the value of these plants cannot be used well, resulting in these plants being wasted in the wild.
In this issue, I will introduce a kind of fern in the countryside with my friends, which is still relatively tall in the fern kingdom, and its name is also very special, called"Golden Retriever Spine".The origin of its name is due to the resemblance of the underground rhizome of this plantDog spineAnd the name.
So what does this plant look like, where does it grow, what value and role does it have for human beings, let's take you to find out, the next time you see this plant in the mountains, you will know its role, and when you need it, you can find them very quickly.
1. What does a golden retriever's spine look like?
The Golden Retriever is a perennial evergreen fern that usually ranges from 30 to 120 cm in height. Its rhizome is stout, yellowish-brown, and the surface is densely covered with golden-yellow hairs, resembling a dog's spine. The stems are erect, cylindrical, and multi-branched. Leaves alternate, pinnate **, small lobes linear-lanceolate or narrowly lanceolate, apex acute, base narrowed wedge-shaped, entirety margin or serrate. The leaves are thick and papery, smooth above, and covered with white or off-white fine hairs below. The sporangia are round or oval and are born on the edge or middle of the dorsal surface of the leaf.
2. Where does the golden retriever's spine grow?
Golden retriever spine likes to grow in a warm and humid environment, hardy, shade-tolerant, avoid direct sunlight. It is suitable for growing in humus-rich, well-drained soils, preferably neutral or slightly acidic soils. In southern China, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi and other places, the golden retriever spine often grows in valleys, streams, underforests and other shady and humid environments at an altitude of 1000-2000 meters.
3. What is the value and function of the golden retriever dog's spine?
The first is the medicinal value
When it comes to the role of plants, the first thing to do isMedicinal value。The value of the Golden Retriever's spine is mainly in its roots, and according to relevant sources, the Golden Retriever's spineIt is warm in nature, sweet and bitter in taste. It has the effects of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, strengthening muscles and bones, dispelling wind and dehumidifying
In folklore, the golden retriever spine is often usedDrink with wineIt has a significant effect on kidney deficiency, low back pain, spermatozoa, tinnitus, deafness, rheumatism and paralysis. Modern medical research has shown that the golden retriever dog spine contains a variety of active ingredients, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, volatile oils, etc., which have obvious anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, anti-aging and other effects.
The second is the edible value
The newly grown tender stems and leaves of the golden retriever dog's spine can also be eaten as wild vegetables, and it is estimated that not many people have eaten them, and only people should have eaten them in that era when they were hungry.
The third is that it can be grown as a potted plant
Friends who like potted plants should be no stranger to this kind of golden retriever dog spine, which is also sold in the potted market, the golden retriever dog spine is green all year round, and easy to manage, easy to plant, and it is very suitable for potted planting. And it's very good-looking.
The fourth is that the golden retriever's spine has ecological value
These wild plants that grow in rural areas play a very important role in the protection of the ecological environment and plant diversity. Of course, this kind of golden retriever spine is no exception.
It can grow and thrive in shady and humid environments such as understory and streamside, providing important vegetation support for these ecosystems. In addition, the Golden Retriever's spine can also absorb carbon dioxide and other harmful gases in the air, playing a role in purifying the air.
I didn't expect it, the strange-looking plant Golden Retriever Dog Spine still has so many functions and values, does it also grow in your hometown? If you know what it does, you are welcome to leave a message to share, thank you for your support.