Another name of Zijiao flower

Wild garlic, African Lily

Morphological characteristics of Zijiao flower

The bulb of Zijiao flower is plump, spherical, up to 2 cm in diameter, with white membranous leaf sheath. The leaves are mostly semi cylindrical, slightly empty in the center, about 30 cm long and 5 mm wide, and the leaf sheath is 5-20 cm long

the flower stem of Zijiao flower is erect, 30-60 cm high, and the umbel is spherical, with many flowers

Growth habit of Zijiao flower

Zijiao flower likes light, and the cultivation place is ideal for full sunshine and half sunshine, but it is not suitable for shade. It likes high temperature and heat resistance, and the suitable temperature for growth is 24 ~ 30 degrees

Zijiao flower has no strict requirements on the soil, and is resistant to barren, fertile and well drained sandy loam or loam

Main value of Zijiao flower

Viewing: Zijiao flower has green leaves, beautiful flowers, fleshy petals and long flowering period. It has certain viewing value and is suitable for courtyard planting, potted or cut flowers

Edible: Zijiao flower is a kind of edible plant. Its whole grass can be eaten. Its taste is similar to that of leek. There are a variety of trace elements and vitamins, which can meet the needs of human body for a variety of nutrients. It is also called leek in some areas. There are many ways to eat it. Whether it is fried or stuffed, the taste is very attractive

Medicinal: Li Shizhen said: "its roots are suitable for cooking, storing in grains and soaking in vinegar". The root color is white. It is used as medicine and is named dip white. Delicacy: spicy, bitter, warm, slippery, non-toxic. Indications: chest arthralgia, heartache, red and white dysentery. Garlic is similar to wild garlic; The root color is white, also known as Allium macrostemon, which is used in Chinese medicine