Broom grass on the roadside in rural areas
In the countryside, there is a round plant with a full plant shape and a height of 50-100 cm. In spring and summer, the plants are light green, giving people a refreshing and refreshing feeling, which is very beautiful. Neighbors planted it at their doorsteps or in their vegetable gardens, picked the young leaves and ate them, and when they grew older, they made them into tools. This plant is broom grass, both because of its shape and because of its function.
The scientific name of broom grass is kochia, also known as peacock pine. It is a plant of the genus Kochia in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is an annual herb, which is harvested when it grows for one year. Broom grass is highly adaptable and is distributed in many parts of our country. Everyone determines its utilization value based on actual needs. Broom grass is a material for making brooms; it is also a wild vegetable, and of course the young leaves are eaten; in addition, it also has medicinal value. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is called kochia, which is the seed part.
What does broom grass look like? From a distance, broom grass looks like an oval ball. The stem is upright and multi-branched, and the leaves are small. The many branches make the plant compact and attractive. Broom grass does not need to be managed at ordinary times. It does not have strict requirements on the growing environment. It is resistant to pruning, heat and drought, and has strong self-sowing ability. If the seeds fall off, they can grow into new plants.
The newly grown broom grass plants are relatively green, but after autumn, the temperature difference between morning and evening increases, and the leaves gradually turn red. Broom grass that grows better and is taller will stay green longer. In a patch of broom grass, this change is particularly prominent. You can see that the color of kochia ranges from green to yellow-green, from light red to rusty red. The high and low colors are the most beautiful presentation of broom grass.
Landscape changes like broom grass can be used as ornamental plants planted in gardens to embellish the city and inject new vitality. It goes well with other plants and has its own characteristics. The value of broom grass has been exploited. There is a broom grass ornamental garden in the Chenshan Botanical Garden in Shanghai. September to October is the most beautiful viewing period.
Have your friends ever eaten the young leaves of broomweed? Its tender stems and leaves are not only popular in rural areas as wild vegetables, but also many people in cities are looking for them. Although the taste is not very good, it is rich in nutrients. It is commonly used to boil and chop it to make dumplings. If you meet a friend, you can pick it up and give it a try!
After late autumn, the broom grass has basically grown. Cut the whole plant and dry it in the sun, and shake off the seeds and leaves. It can be tied up with rope and flattened before sweeping the floor, or it can be kept in a round shape, depending on personal preference. Some people use it to sweep the door or harvest rice. It is better to use other types of brooms to sweep dust.