Zanthoxylum bungeanum is a native crop in China. Zanthoxylum bungeanum belongs to Rutaceae, which is native to China and has a long history of cultivation and use in China. Zanthoxylum bungeanum is widely distributed in China, especially in Sichuan, Guizhou, Chongqing, Yunnan, Hunan, Qinghai, Gansu and Tibet.

In ancient China, Zanthoxylum bungeanum was not only used for cooking, but also used as a wall coating, and its aroma was considered to drive away evil spirits. In the Tang Dynasty, the application of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in diet reached its peak, and the proportion of food using Zanthoxylum bungeanum in recipes was as high as 37%. Even today, pepper is still an indispensable seasoning in various local cuisines such as Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine.

Species of Zanthoxylum bungeanum

1, Zanthoxylum bungeanum: It is mainly distributed in the bushes in the south of the Yangtze River and mountainous areas in North China, mostly wild and rarely cultivated.

2. Zanthoxylum bungeanum: it is mainly distributed in southwest, east, central and north China, and is cultivated in a small amount in mountainous areas or used as the root of pepper.

3. Zanthoxylum bungeanum: It is mainly distributed in Hanyuan, Leshan, Meishan, Hongya and Jiuli of Emei Mountain in Sichuan Province.

4. Oil-leafed Zanthoxylum bungeanum: There are some small oil spots on this Zanthoxylum bungeanum, which will be slightly raised after drying. This kind of Zanthoxylum bungeanum is relatively common and is also planted in China.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Zanthoxylum bungeanum.