Hemlock fruit is also called "Phoenix Egg". Can this phoenix egg be eaten?

Known as? Phoenix egg? In fact, our hemlock fruit is edible, but we can't eat it directly. We should dry it first, and then boil it in water before eating it. Cycas is a very common ornamental plant in daily life, belonging to Cycadaceae. The plant is widely distributed in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania, and also cultivated in China, Guangdong and Taiwan Province provinces. Cycas has a very strong vitality. Even if its growing point is accidentally destroyed, it can still grow new branches and buds on the wound.

As far as the growing environment of Cycas is concerned, this plant likes light and warmth very much. Because of this, Cycas in the south often grow faster than Cycas in the north. In addition, cycads like wet soil, but they are very drought-tolerant. If the soil is just acidic, it will be more conducive to the growth of Cycas. However, it is worth mentioning that the vitality of Cycas is very strong, but its growth rate is very slow. The growth life of Cycas can reach more than 200 years, and it will only bloom after 15 years.

Cycas can blossom, but it is not common, so? Cycas bloom? This idiom is used to describe something that is rare or difficult to achieve. However, if the temperature and climate are very suitable, Cycas may bloom every year. Because of these two factors, Cycas in the south are more likely to blossom than Cycas in the north. Cycas is a dioecious plant. Usually, Cycas bloom mostly from June to August, while Cycas bloom mostly from1October to 1 1 month. The male and female flowers of Cycas are very easy to distinguish. The former has a columnar inflorescence when it is open, and the latter is spherical. After Cycas blooms, its flowering period can last for about one month.

Cycas will not only blossom, but also bear fruit, and the fruit is Cycas fruit. In fact, cycads are not fruits, but seeds in essence. According to the book Textual Research on Plant Names and Facts in Qing Dynasty, cycads are called? Phoenix egg? . Besides, cycads have another name? Fairy rice? Another name for. Hemlock fruit looks delicious, but it can't be eaten directly. This is not to say that hemlock fruit is inedible, but needs to be dried and fried.

Hemlock fruit has very good medicinal effect. By decocting Chuanxiong fruit, it can achieve the effects of resolving phlegm, relieving cough, clearing heat and strengthening spleen. For people suffering from enteritis, tracheitis and other diseases, day lily is a very good Chinese medicine. Because it is difficult to grow cycads, so I gave it? Strong? Many people also regard Cycas as a plant that can prosper the geomantic omen in their homes.