Spring is the season of revival of all things in nature, on the earthPlantsShoots have emerged one after another, and the green scene is refreshing. And at this time,FarmersFriends always like to go out into the field and pick someWild herbsCome and enjoy. Qingming dish, as a kind ofWild herbsIt's one of my personal favorites. It begins to sprout around February, and the growing season is usually in placeQingming FestivalBefore and after. But in reality, due to the warm climate of the place, its growing period can be comparedQingming FestivalMuch earlier. In my hometown of Hunan, it can be seen everywhere nowQingming dishDuring the Spring Festival, people can occasionally be seen picking it in the field. Qingming dishThe scientific name of the company is calledRaffle, and some people call it rat ear, fluffy grass, mouse ear grass, Buddha ear grass, hairy ear, Qingming incense, Qingming artemisia, white-headed grass, yellowFlowers and fruits, Asteraceae, it is AsteraceaeRaffleAn annual herb of the genusPlants
RaffleIt is characterized by the stem branching obliquely or erect from the base, and the whole plant has thick white hairs, as thin as spider silk. Its leaves are alternate, sessile, and spoon-shaped or spoon-shaped inverted-lanceolate. The flowering period is from January to April, and the flower color is yellow, which is typical of the Asteraceae familyPlants。The flowers are densely clustered at the tops of the branches, forming umbel-like inflorescences. The fruiting period is from July to November, and the shape of the fruit is obovate. The ancient ".Compendium of Materia MedicaIt was recorded:"RaffleIt is very common in the wilderness, it grows young seedlings in February, the stems and leaves are soft, the leaves are about an inch long, and the white fluff is like the hair of a rat's ear, and it produces small yellow flowers, and after the ears are formed, they bear small fruits"。This description is exactly what we are talking about todayRaffle。A lotFarmersFriends ignorantly see it as a weed, or at most as a weedWild herbsto eat. However, this is a complete underestimateRafflevalue. RaffleIt has 4 major functions and is extremely valuableFarmersFriends must have a clear understanding of it. Now it isRaffleGrowing in the peak season, if you encounter this in the wildPlantsDon't miss it.
1. Rat grass is a high-quality wild vegetable, tender and juicy, and edible
RaffleTender seedlings begin to grow around February, when the stems and leaves are at their most tender and perfect for picking and eating. It has a tender and juicy taste and is of high quality in summerWild herbsOne. RaffleIt can be used to scramble eggs, scramble or chop upMake dumplingsAnd so on, there are many ways to eat it. Combine it with other ingredients to make itDeliciousDelicious dishes that add a wild interest and color to our table.
2. Rat koji grass can be used to make baba
In addition can be used to scrambled eggs or chopped to comeMake dumplingsRaffleThere is also one of the most common uses in the folk, that is, to make QingmingBaba。In my hometown of Hunan, people harvest from February to April every yearRaffleof the young leaves to make QingmingBaba。Make QingmingBabaThe method is very simple and will be picked backRaffleChop and add an appropriate amountGlutinous rice flourThen add the filling according to personal taste, and finally steam it. This kindBabaBecauseRaffleIt has a fragrant taste, so it tastes very delicious. In ancient times, on the third day of the third lunar month every year, people would use QingmingBabaCome and worship your ancestors. Although modern customs have changed, this traditional production has evolved but it'sDeliciousand the moral is still haunting.
3. Raffles have medicinal value and have a variety of effects
RaffleIt is both edible and a commonly used oneChinese herbal medicine。Its whole herb can be used as medicine, with phlegm and cough reliefDispel wind and dehumidify, detoxification and other effects. It is recorded in the "Rihuazi Materia Medica": ".RaffleRegulate the middle and invigorate the qi, stop the discharge and remove phlegm, press the qi, and remove the heat and cough". In addition, "Commonly Used by the FolkHerbsThe Compendium has a similar account: ". .RaffleEliminate throat fire, detoxify fever and detoxify". It can be seen,RaffleIt has a high value in medicinal terms. If you encounter this in the wildPlantsDon't miss it.
4. Rage grass is a high-quality forage grass, which is of great help to raise poultry
RaffleofFlowers and fruitsIt has a long period, from January to November, and it has its own fragrance, so it is very popular with cattle, sheep, chickens and ducksPoultryThe favorite is very high quality feed. In addition to that,RaffleThe nutritional value is also abundantPoultryLong-term consumption also has a certain effect on the quality of their meat.
In summary,RaffleIt is a kind of vigorous vitalityWild herbs, which has a multifaceted value. It can be eaten not only but also madeBaba, the medicinal value is also very high, and at the same time for breedingPoultryIt also helps a lot. So, forFarmersFriends, not to be ignored and underestimatedRafflevalue. Now it isRaffleDuring the peak season of growth, if you encounter it in the wild, you must not miss this opportunity to make the most of its various effects. I hope you can understand it clearlyRafflevalue and use it rationally in the field or at home.