Camellia is a precious flower and tree in our country. It is native to the south of our country and can now be seen in every country. It is also the only flower that can rival peonies. In ancient times, only royal nobles could grow camellias, and now they have entered the homes of ordinary people. But have you ever seen a camellia that is both ornamental and edible? Today I would like to introduce one to you. It is known as the "magical oriental god tea" and enjoys a high reputation in the international flower world. In ancient times, the emperor used it to soak in water, but the common people hated it, and even nicknamed it "cow flower".
This is the famous Golden Flower Tea. It is said that Li Shizhen has been looking for this flower all his life. It was first discovered by Chinese researchers in Fangchenggang, Guangxi. It shocked the world at the time, because the flower in the story was finally confirmed to exist. At that time, many countries spent huge sums of money to buy but were rejected, and it was a unique flower variety in our country. Golden Flower Tea was born in 1700 million years ago, the dinosaur period is the oldest known flower. Together with metasequoia and Wangtian tree, it is known as the three ancient plants in China.
The flower color of goldenrod tea is extremely golden, and the petals do not have a trace of variegation, not even a single spot. Because the petals have a strong waxy texture, they will have a very shiny feeling in the sun. The golden camellia is absolutely unique among the thousands of camellias, giving people a sense of wealth and auspiciousness. When it is in full bloom, it sparkles as if the plant is covered with gold ingots, making it one of the best ornamental and collectible values. Golden flower tea is a scented camellia, this fragrance is not only rich, but also very special, and those who like to smell the fragrance of flowers must not miss it.
By this time, the mixed scent of tea and perfume rushes straight to the nostrils. This smell has a special attraction for butterflies and bees. Many bees do not sleep in winter in order to pick fresh golden camellia flowers as soon as possible, which has become a great spectacle in our country. The leaves of goldenrod tea are evergreen all year round and never fall off. Even without flowers to admire, they are much more beautiful than foliage plants such as pothos and spider plants. According to research, goldenrod tea contains more than 400 kinds of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, and regular consumption has great benefits for the body. In the past, the value of goldenrod tea was not well known.
After it lands, it dyes the surrounding soil golden yellow, hence the name cow dung flower. When people realized its value, they began to exploit it wildly, and even threatened extinction for a time. Now it has become a national first-class rare plant and is absolutely not allowed to be exported. It is the "giant panda" of the flower world. Luckily, after so many years of breeding, you can now grow it at home. However, it is absolutely forbidden to use golden camellia for more than 9 years, so it can only be planted from seedlings. Cultivating goldenrod tea is very simple because it has survived on the earth for 1700 million years, which shows how adaptable it is to the environment.
It looks like a camellia specially prepared for newbies. There is no need for shade in summer when the temperature exceeds 45 degrees, and in winter it does not suffer from frostbite when it is as low as -15 degrees. After flowering, Jinhua tea can be picked directly, soaked in water and drunk, and can also be used to cook porridge and make soup. Regular consumption is very beneficial to the body. Golden flower tea can only bloom once a year, and it can bloom a few flowers at a time, which shows its preciousness and is deeply loved by old Chinese medicine practitioners. Jinhua tea is a good variety of ornamental and edible use, what are you waiting for? You won't regret it.