The 300 species of wild grasses common in rural areas include but are not limited to: plantain, dandelion, purslane, motherwort, wolfberry, snakeberry, wild watermelon seedlings, aconite, xanthium, knotweed, sorrel, ground skin, dendrobium, marantou, zexiao, tribulus terrestris, reed, sedge, artemisia annua, goose grass, spiral flower, teff, verbena, lobelia, cow tendon grass, acanopy grass, yellow quail, milk vetch, sorrel grass, wild onion, artemisia quinoa, pagoda cabbage, etc.
These weeds are very common in rural areas, some are edible, some are medicinal, some are used as fodder, and some have ornamental value. These weeds vary in their growing environment and characteristics, but they all have tenacious vitality and are able to grow and thrive in a variety of environments.
Among them, plantain is a very common weed, and its seeds can be used in medicine, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying; Dandelion is a nutritious wild vegetable, which can not only be eaten raw, but also made into tea and drunk; Purslane is a natural antibiotic that can be used for diseases such as diarrhea and dysentery; Motherwort is a good medicine for symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and menstrual irregularities.
In addition, snakeberry and wild watermelon seedlings are a kind of wild vegetables that can be eaten cold, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying; Fragrant aconite is an herb that can cause diseases; Xanthium is an herb that can be used for diseases such as rhinitis and rheumatism; Water knotweed is an herb that can be used for diseases such as diarrhea and dysentery.
In short, the 300 species of wild grasses common in rural areas have their own characteristics and uses, and understanding and using these weeds can not only enrich our diet and life, but also help protect the ecological environment and promote sustainable agricultural development.