Tongtuomu, also known as Akebia, Hemp Seed or Tongcao. Araliaceae shrub or small tree, native to South China and Taiwan Province, is the raw material for making rice paper. The leaves are large and fissured, and the crown is very palm-like. Taking out the central tissue of the stem, surgical dressing and watercolor paper can be made.

Chickpea is a chickpea plant in Leguminosae. Annual grass or perennial climbing herb. Height 1-2 m, stem erect, much branched, covered with white glandular hairs. Stipules are leaflike, or have 3-5 irregular serrations or sparse serrations at the lower edge.

2. Different distribution

Hemp seed is distributed in various provinces and regions south of the Yangtze River, and it is also found in Shaanxi, and it is rarely cultivated.

Chickpeas are distributed in Mediterranean, Asia, Africa and America. Introduced and cultivated in Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, Taiwan Province and Inner Mongolia in China. It grows at an altitude of about 2000-2700 meters.

3. Different functions

Hemp seed has strong vitality and can be derived by itself, but leaves will fall in winter. It should be planted under the big trees on both sides of the road and the edge of the garden, which can suppress the growth of weeds and reduce soil erosion. It has huge leaves, large fruit sequence and strange shape, and can also be planted in a small amount in the garden.

Chickpeas are full of nutrients and high in content. The grain contains 23.0% protein, 63.5% carbohydrate and 5.3% fat. In addition, it is rich in dietary fiber, trace elements and vitamins. Chickpeas can be ground into mixed powder with wheat as the main food, which can improve the nutritional value of food without destroying its flavor and physical structure.

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