Yunnan Baoshan Hundred Spectrum · Snake Chrysanthemum

Although this kind of chrysanthemum is not unique to Baoshan and can be seen in many places, the strange thing is that Baoshan people not only call it "stinky chrysanthemum" like other places, they also give it another name. Snake chrysanthemum can repel and avoid snakes due to the environment where this kind of chrysanthemum grows.

In the courtyard of my residence, there are green trees and green vegetation. I have found several snakes in the corner of the yard before, which is scary. ) Crispy. Since I don’t know who introduced the smelly chrysanthemum intentionally or randomly, I haven’t heard of anyone seeing a snake in the yard again. It is probably said that one thing can defeat another thing. Snakes are afraid of substances with pungent odors. It just so happens that the smell of chrysanthemums can repel snakes and play a role in repelling and treating snakes. Just like garlic, which has a strong smell, it repels snakes. There is a word "stinky" in the name of "Stinky Chrysanthemum", which originally means "smell", not the odor that is opposite to "fragrance".

The stink chrysanthemum (Snake Chrysanthemum) is not only good at killing snakes, but it actually has an ugly name and a bright color. It has a long flowering period, blooming from late spring to early winter, unlike most chrysanthemums that only bloom in autumn. Its smell is close to that of artemisia (chrysanthemum, mugwort, mugwort, mugwort...) in the Asteraceae family, especially the shape of chrysanthemum after blooming. This material has a bitter taste and cold nature, and the whole plant can be used as medicine. It has the functions of clearing away heat, detoxifying, and relieving cough.

What this kind of chrysanthemum needs is the first few seeds. After falling into the soil, its own vitality, expansion power, and covering power are extremely strong. If it is not controlled by humans, the small patch at the beginning will slowly grow. The clusters bloom into a large area, because the flower seeds will multiply and spread after they fall to the ground, and finally reach the point where the flowers bloom, and there is no bare soil. Therefore, you can see people using it for greening and beautification in many places.

Its stems and leaves are green, shaped like peacock feathers (so the snake chrysanthemum is also known as "peacock grass"), the petals are red, and the stamens are yellow, which really stimulates the senses. It is refreshing and refreshing; its flowers are small in shape and dazzling in color, and they are full of green branches and leaves. From a distance, they look like shining stars, and the little bees are playing light and humming music. The ground lingers in it - this is nothing else, this is a fresh and romantic little poem in nature in summer!