Yun, also known as water rue and freshwater rue, refers to an aquatic plant and is one of nearly a thousand species of perennial herbaceous plants.
They usually grow in lakes, swamps, ponds, etc., and can grow to a height of 2 meters or more. They are one of the beautiful decorations in many water scenes. The scientific name of Yun is Nymphaeatetragona, which belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. It is widely distributed around the world, especially in the Yangtze River Basin of China and ponds in the south.
Run is a very beautiful aquatic plant with beautiful shape and colorful colors. It is very important for landscaping and courtyard landscape design. The flowering time of Yun is generally from June to August. The flower colors are mainly white, light purple, red or magenta. The flowers are fragrant and the leaves are coiled. They look particularly pretty in the water.
Yun also has certain medical application value. According to research, Yun is rich in vitamins and minerals, which plays a certain role in protecting the skin, delaying aging, and promoting physical health. In ancient medicine, rhizome of Yun was also used to treat some diseases, such as hepatitis, kidney stones, diarrhea, etc.
In traditional Chinese culture, Yun, as an aquatic plant, has symbolic meanings such as "elegance" and "nobility" and has been widely described in literature and poetry. For example, the poet Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty once mentioned: "I only wish that hibiscus flowers would cover Tingzhou, and I would get drunk on a colorful boat and watch the water chestnuts." The hibiscus and water chestnuts in the poem both refer to Yun. This shows that Yun has been endowed with certain cultural connotations.
Yun is also a nourishing ingredient. It can be eaten raw or used to make soup. It has a fresh and refreshing taste, which is both delicious and healthy. In addition, because Yun is rich in polyphenols and a variety of trace elements, it has a good effect in preventing some diseases, such as arteriosclerosis, diabetes, etc.
Finally, it should be noted that although rue is a beautiful aquatic plant, not all places are suitable for planting, especially in northern areas. Due to the cold weather in winter, rue is not easy to survive the winter, so you should pay attention Choose the appropriate time and method for planting Yun based on local climate and soil conditions. At the same time, when planting and picking yun, you should also pay attention to environmental protection and avoid excessive damage to the ecological environment where the yun is located.
In addition, Yun also played an important role in culture. It is an important element in the traditional culture of many Eastern countries. The shadow of Yun can be found in ancient Chinese literature, painting, poetry and other art forms. Some historical celebrities also wrote poems with Yun as the theme, such as "All the White Flowers Come True" by Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty.