Introduction to dandelion, what are the characteristics of dandelion

Introduction to dandelion, what are the characteristics of dandelion

1. Introduction

Dandelion is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, also known as yellow flowered dandelion, dandelion, and Chinese flower dandelion. my country has a history of thousands of years of research on it, and it has high medicinal value, edible value and economic value. The whole plant can be used as medicine and is a common medicinal plant. It is also widely used in industries such as food or health products. Dandelion has many functions such as antibacterial, heat-clearing and detoxifying, and beauty-enhancing. Taking it in moderation has good health benefits for the human body. In addition, it can be eaten in a variety of ways. It can be used to make soups or porridge, eaten raw, served cold, or used as stuffing, etc.

2. Features

1. Appearance: Its root system is relatively long, usually half the height of the plant. It has a white milky juice, which is toxic and can cause adverse reactions such as itching and redness on the skin. The flowers look like chrysanthemums, with a tongue-shaped capitula, a bell-shaped involucre and tightly clustered flowers, usually with 2-3 layers of bracts. In addition, when the flowers mature, they will grow seeds with white pappus on them. At this time, the dandelion flower looks like a white spherical plush toy.

2. Habits: The flowering and fruiting period of dandelions is from April to October. They are widely grown on hillside grasslands, roadsides, fields, and riverbanks in medium and low altitude areas. It has strong adaptability, strong resistance to adversity and a fast growth rate. It is cold-resistant and heat-resistant, and has strong resistance to drought and flood. The optimum temperature for seed germination is 15-25℃, and the optimum temperature for growth is 20-22℃.

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