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In the mainland rural areas are very numerous, including native plants and invasive alien plants. However, both exotic and native plants have a unique value. Among these plants is one such plant, which is native to North America. Later, it was introduced to China and became a delicacy on the table, which is Jerusalem artichoke. Because Jerusalem artichoke is an alien species, people also called it artichoke and devil ginger at that time. As the name suggests, it is like a plant introduced from the West, and the reason why it is called ginger is because the tubers under the Jerusalem artichoke are very similar to the ginger we usually eat.
Jerusalem artichoke is a plant that is very adaptable, with very strong survival and reproduction ability. Although Jerusalem artichoke has only been introduced to China for a few hundred years, it has spread to all provinces in mainland China by virtue of its strong reproductive ability. For example, in the author's hometown, Jerusalem artichoke is very common, 20 years ago, when the material was not very rich, rural farmers liked to dig the tubers of Jerusalem artichoke to eat. In particular, Jerusalem artichoke is used to make mustard, which is not only crisp and refreshing, but also has a very good appetizing effect. Especially in the northern region, porridge steamed buns with pickled Jerusalem artichoke make people appetizing.
Jerusalem artichoke, it is a perennial root-bearing herb of the genus Sunflower in the Asteraceae family, and its flowering period is in August. Its flowers are very similar to those of other Asteraceae. It has small yellow flowers that look like miniature sunflowers. Around the time the frost falls, the Jerusalem artichoke flowers will begin to wither, which means that the Jerusalem artichoke is ripe and ready to be harvested, and now is the best time to harvest Jerusalem artichoke. But don't think that Jerusalem artichoke can only be used to make pickles, because although Jerusalem artichoke is an invasive species, and its strong reproductive ability does make farmers headaches. But its economic value is very high, which is manifested in three aspects.
First, Jerusalem artichoke can be pickled and is an excellent side dish
In rural areas, there are many raw materials for pickles, such as cabbage, radish, peppers, etc., which are very common pickle raw materials. And Jerusalem artichoke because of its crisp taste, Jerusalem artichoke is also loved by the people in rural areas. In late autumn, when the Jerusalem artichoke begins to ripen, farmers dig up the Jerusalem artichoke in front of the house and behind the house to make pickles.
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In winter, when farmers eat breakfast in the morning, they can take out the pickled Jerusalem artichoke as a side meal. However, don't think that Jerusalem artichoke can only be used to make pickles, Jerusalem artichoke can not only be used to make pickles, but also boiled, fried, steamed, fried, fried, and boiled porridge. Even eating it raw is no problem, it is crisp and refreshing.
Second, Jerusalem artichoke, also known as the "ecological prince", has a strong sand fixation effect
Jerusalem artichoke, it can not only eat its tubers, but also Jerusalem artichoke has great ecological benefits, and some people even give it the nickname "Ecological Prince". This is because Jerusalem artichoke has a well-developed root system and has a strong sand fixation effect, which can avoid soil erosion. It is also hardy and drought-tolerant. As far as the author knows, in the Horqin Sandy Land in the southeast of Inner Mongolia, there are scientific research institutions that have planted more than 400 acres of Jerusalem artichoke in order to fix sand, and have achieved great results.
Third, Jerusalem artichoke can be used in medicine and has the reputation of "natural insulin".
However, when it comes to Jerusalem artichoke, in fact, its greatest value is still in medicine. Jerusalem artichoke can be said to be a pure natural medicinal and edible food, with extremely high medicinal value. When Jerusalem artichoke was just introduced to China in the 17th century, we Chinese medicine scientists discovered the medicinal value of Jerusalem artichoke. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Jerusalem artichoke is sweet, slightly bitter and cool, and it has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood when used in medicine.
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In addition, Jerusalem artichoke is also known as "natural insulin", and diabetics are very suitable for eating Jerusalem artichoke tubers, which can not only lower blood sugar, but also balance blood sugar. It can be said that Jerusalem artichoke is extremely valuable, and it is precisely because of this that Jerusalem artichoke has a strong reproductive ability. However, Jerusalem artichoke is still in short supply, and now many places have begun to grow Jerusalem artichoke, which is loved by people all over the country.
Well, that's all for today's article. How much do you know about Jerusalem artichoke? When you were young, did you ever eat Jerusalem artichoke pickles made by your grandparents? If you have anything to say, you can leave a message in the comment area below, and everyone will participate in the discussion.