Sweet potato, whose scientific name is sweet potato, is a plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is in the same family as water spinach, morning glory, thick vine, etc., so its flowers are similar to what we often call morning glory. Sweet potatoes are short-day crops. Whether they bloom or not depends mainly on the photoperiod. The number of sunshine hours per day is within the range of 8 to 10 hours, which can induce sweet potatoes to bloom and bear fruit. South of 23 degrees north latitude, sweet potatoes have a long growth period and can bloom naturally; while in the north, they are rarely seen blooming and even less fruiting. In the late spring and early summer this year, the temperature in our city was relatively high and the drought continued, creating conditions conducive to sweet potato blooming, so we were able to see sweet potato flowers. ?Sweet potato (leguminosa, leguminosaurus, herbaceous vine) is sweet in taste and warm in nature. It can smooth the intestines and relieve constipation, strengthen the stomach and replenish qi. Containing more fiber, it can absorb water in the intestines and increase the volume of feces, causing a laxative effect. The rich fiber content helps defecation. Sweet potatoes contain a large amount of sugar, protein, various vitamins and minerals, carotene and vitamin C, as well as anti-cancer substances that inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and a large amount of dietary fiber, so it can prevent constipation and intestinal cancer; at the same time, it can reduce calorie intake. It is one of the best foods for weight loss.

Chinese name: sweet potato? English name: Pachyrhizus

Category: cooked food? Taste: sweet, refreshing, crisp and slightly astringent

Kingdom: Plantae; Family: Fabaceae

Illustration of sweet potato blooming: