April and May every year
It is the season when the locust flowers are in full bloom
As the saying goes, "the fragrance of May acacia flowers"
The acacia flower is not only elegant in appearance but also pleasant in fragrance
It tastes even sweeter and more delicious
It is a childhood memory for many people
It is used for frying, scrambled eggs, and cold dressing
It's all unforgettable delicacy
We generally say locust flowers
The scientific name is Robinia pseudoacacia
Many people also call it the acacia flower
It usually blooms in April and May every year
The flowering period is generally 10-15 days
Acacia is blooming in many places right now
I would like to remind you
Picking locust flowers must be under the premise of safety
furthermore
Lots of acacia on the side of the road
It will be polluted by dust and exhaust fumes
Not recommended!
Currently, on e-commerce platforms
Sophora sales are very hot
Half a catty, 2 catties, 4 catties of fresh locust flowers
Prices range from 15 yuan to 36 yuan
I want to eat this kind of game with its own fragrance
You can shop online through regular channels
Or go to the farmer's market and buy it
The locust tree is full of treasures
Its branches and branches
It can be used as sleepers, ore pillars and other materials
The fruit can be pressed for oil
It is an excellent material for making soaps and paints
The leaves contain crude protein
It is high-quality livestock and poultry feed
Soaking in water can nourish the lungs
Relieves cough
In addition, it is rich in acids
After consumption, it can stimulate intestinal peristalsis
Aids digestion
But
Not all acacia flowers can be eaten!
At present, there are usually three types of common locust flowers
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(1) Pale yellow Chinese acacia flower, this flower blooms in late summer, can be used as medicine but not edible.
(2) The white black locust flower (also called acacia flower), which blooms in early summer, has a sweet fragrance and is close to the open flower bud that can be eaten, which is the "locust flower" we eat. It should be reminded that other parts other than black locust flowers are toxic and inedible.
(3) There is also a red locust flower (variant), which has a certain toxicity and is only for ornamental purposes and cannot be eaten.
Source: Guangming Daily
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