Basic explanation and detailed explanation

Also called "Gleditsia sinensis". Deciduous tree with thorns on its branches, pale yellow flowers and pods. Pods are rich in pancreatic soap, which can remove dirt. Pod, bark and thorn can all be used as medicine and have expectorant function. Also known as Gleditsia sinensis.

Encyclopedia Interpretation

Gleditsia sinensis Lam., also known as Gleditsia sinensis Lam., belongs to Rosaceae, a deciduous tree or small tree in Leguminosae, with a height of 3 meters; Branches gray to dark brown; The spines are thick, cylindrical, often branched, and mostly conical, up to 16 cm long. The leaf is a pinnate compound leaf, the edge is serrate, the upper part is pubescent, and the lower midvein is slightly pubescent; The reticulate veins are obvious and convex on both sides; Petiole pubescent. Flowers are heterozygous, yellow and white, forming racemes; Inflorescence axillary or terminal; Male flowers: 9-1 mm in diameter; Pedicel 2-8(1) mm long; Receptacle dark brown, outside pilose; Sepals 4, triangular-lanceolate; Petals 4, oblong; Stamens 8 (6); The degenerated pistil is 2.5 mm long; Bisexual flowers: 1-12mm in diameter; Pedicel 2-5 mm long; Calyx and petals are similar to those of male flowers. The pods are banded, stiff or twisted, with slightly thick pulp and bulging on both sides.