Do you know about this plant?
Previously, the mention of this plant made people feel very disgusted because it was a species that was considered an "alien invader".
But now, this plant has become a "treasure" sought after by everyone, and has even become the ** for many people's wealth growth.
What's going on?
Southeast Asia's "troublesome plant": sunflower potato.
*The ubiquitous plant on display is the "sunflower potato" that people in the 70s were so disgusted with.
When it comes to this name, many people may feel unfamiliar, but if it comes to its aliases, such as "Fuji Sanqi" and "Yangluo Aoi", some people may exclaim: It turned out to be it!
As can be seen from these names, this is not a native plant in China, and generally those with the word "foreign" are alien species, and sunflower potatoes are no exception.
In fact, the sunflower potato is native to Southeast Asia and is a wild plant.
In appearance, the sunflower potato does not have any particularly distinctive features, but is similar to ginger.
According to historical records, in the seventies of the twentieth century, the sunflower potato was introduced to China from Southeast Asia as an ornamental plant.
Initially, it was only cultivated in a few areas because it was quite picky about the growing environment.
But surprisingly, the sweet potato thrived in the Chinese environment and began its "crazy expansion".
Plants usually slow down when they reach a certain level, but the sunflower potato is a special one, it is a winding vine that grows quickly.
It is no exaggeration to say that it has a wide range of distribution, and can be seen almost within a radius of tens of meters.
The way it reproduces is also surprising, simple and fast.
The vitality of sunflower potatoes is extremely strong, which has brought many troubles to people's lives.
It can be found everywhere, both on rooftops and in fields, and it also threatens crops due to its winding growth.
The most annoying thing is that even if it is cleared today, it will soon grow back.
It also has the ability to inhibit the growth of surrounding plants, making it difficult to cultivate, so it has become an extremely hated plant.
However, this vigorous plant ended up being a "failure case" of an invasive species.
Why has it become a "cash cow".
In 2010, the sunflower potato and the Canadian goldenrod were included in the second batch of China's list of invasive alien species, but their outcomes were very different.
In contrast, the Canadian goldenrod is more dominant.
As an alien species, it is capable of crowding out native plants, robbing them of sunlight and nutrients, and even ending the lives of other plants.
Goldenrod canada is considered an "ecological killer".
But the sunflower potato has a different fate.
Although it was also initially disliked by people, its identity has changed since then, and it has even become a wealth for many people**.
It was found that sunflower potatoes are edible and suitable for a variety of cooking methods.
In the end, the sunflower potato cannot escape the fate of being eaten, which is the common outcome of most alien species.
The leaves of the sunflower potato are very delicious as an ingredient, even surpassing the common vegetables.
But people alone are not enough to make it a "cash cow".
What really makes it popular is its nutritional and medicinal properties.
According to the data, sunflower potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, proteins and various vitamins.
It also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying and promoting intestinal peristalsis, making it a valuable Chinese medicinal material.
With its own characteristics, sunflower potatoes have won people's recognition and appreciation.
Nowadays, sunflower potatoes need to be cultivated artificially.
Due to its various advantages, it has a reputation and many people have started to grow it.
It grows and reproduces quickly and has high yields.
Growing sunflower potatoes does not require special skills, as long as they are simply watered, they are very adaptable.
Compared to other plants, it matures quickly and can be picked multiple times a year.
Sweet potatoes are easy to pick, and only some of the leaves need to be picked.
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Its leaves, buds and rhizomes are all economically valuable.
In the market, the leaves of sunflower potatoes are about 20 yuan a catty, and the sprouts are as high as 80 yuan a catty.
Despite the high price, the market demand is still strong.
However, during the planting process, it is also necessary to be careful not to let it overflow, so as not to cause difficulties in handling.