When the east wind awakens the earth with warm spring, and when all kinds of flowers are competing for beauty, do you accidentally find a strange plant whose stem looks like a gourd, but it is different? It is the "gourd head in spring".

this name is very interesting when you hear it. It is not its official name, but a common name widely circulated among the people. Botanists prefer to call it "spring rolls" because its stems and leaves can be rolled into a tube shape in early spring, which looks like spring rolls.

when you first see the gourd head in spring, you will be amazed at its strange shape. Its stem can be described as a masterpiece of nature, just like it was carefully carved by a skilled craftsman. From the root to the top, the stem gradually expands to form a huge gourd-shaped sphere, which is covered with fine small protrusions, just like a gourd with pockmarks.

The gourd with gourd head in spring is unusual, and its internal structure is very unique. Unlike the real gourd, which is hollow and has a diaphragm, the inside of the ball of the spring gourd head is solid and rich in starch, which is a natural warehouse for plants to store nutrients and water.

Although the appearance is peculiar, the spring cucurbit head is not a strange flower *, it is an ordinary leguminous plant. Its value can not be underestimated. Its tender stems and leaves are edible and rich in protein, dietary fiber and various nutrients. In the past, gourd head in spring was a common dish on many peasant tables.

nowadays, cucurbit heads that occur in spring still have a wide range of uses. Its stems and leaves can be used to make cold salads, soups and fillings, and the tender stems can also be pickled into sauerkraut, which is sour and delicious. Cucurbita moschata, which occurs in spring, also has strong medicinal value. Its rhizome, leaves and seeds can be used as medicine, and it has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, reducing swelling and relieving pain.

if you come across a gourd head in spring in the countryside, you might as well pick it home and use it to make a delicious dish. You can not only enjoy the breath of spring, but also taste the natural delicacies. Why not?