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What are weeds?

I believe that all my friends in the countryside have played in the wild grass, and some even deliberately broke the grass to play. Do you remember what these weeds are called? Let's get to know each other again eleusine indica

We call it flat grass or old donkey grass, which can be seen everywhere in rural areas. The main weeds in vegetable fields have strong vitality, so they need to be exposed to the sun every time they are pulled out. It can be used as feed, because the root system is developed, and it can also be used to conserve soil. Digitaria sanguinalis

It is one of the weeds in vegetable fields, similar to cattail. Generally, it grows close to the ground, and the lower part expands into pieces, which is not easy to pull out. Grey vegetables

It is also a weed that needs to be removed in vegetable fields. Gray vegetables can be eaten, fried food and porridge can be used. Now there are artificial plants. horseshoe

We call this horsehead dish, the legendary sun grass and fairy grass. It is said that Hou Yi shot at the sun, and finally the sun only escaped under the horse's teeth. In order to repay a debt of gratitude, Sun can't die. Setaria viridis

Strong adaptability, farmland, roadside and wasteland will grow. We often use it to weave all kinds of small animals to play with. shepherd's purse

There are many ways to cook good food in the wild in spring, all of which are delicious. It generally grows in wheat fields, ditches, roadsides and wasteland. Indian mallow

There used to be many fields, but now they are rare. There are many kinds of seeds in the fruit, and the stem skin can rub the rope. When I was a child, I often smothered persimmons with leaves. castor-oil plant

Excellent oil crops, seeds can be refined. Stem bark can be used to make hemp rope. When we were young, we would play with immature fruits. datura

Generally, there are many slopes, and the wild ones are all white, and the fruits naturally crack when they mature. It has good ornamental and medicinal value. black nightshade

We call it acid valve, and the fruit is sour and delicious. Although there is now, it is not as much as before. I haven't eaten for a long time. Laoguapiao

We call it brown gourd ladle. When the stem is cut off, it will drip white juice. You can eat the fruit when it is tender. Pull out the skin, the cotton pulp inside is delicious. I don't bite when I'm old. Lantern grass

The fruit is like a small lantern, which can be eaten but sour. Nowadays, most big supermarkets sell lanterns and fruits. Puncture vines

Fields, roadsides and grasslands are growing. The fruit has thorns, and I believe that few rural friends have not been stabbed. Siberian xanthium sibiricum

We call it the prodigal son. The fruit has thorns, and it is not easy to remove it when it grows on the body. If you put it on someone else's hair, it will take away a strand of hair. beggar

I am most afraid of sticking to this grass when I go to the wild, and it is difficult to get it off my clothes. But now there are few such grasses around the fields. setose thistle

Commonly known as Echinacea purpurea, the flowers are spherical and can be used as medicine when picking. Mud mustard

There are also bitter vegetables and calcareous vegetables, which are similar to shepherd's purse, but the leaves of Hu Cai are white and distributed all over China. Has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resolving hard mass and reducing swelling. dandelion

Also known as the old woman, mostly yellow flowers, the seeds are spherical and spread with the wind. Pick up a bunch of seeds and blow them gently with your mouth, just like many small parachutes. field bindweed

Flowers are like morning glory, also called wild morning glory. It usually grows in the field and is harmful to crops. Petunia

Also known as morning glory, it grows mostly on hillside shrubs, roadside in river valleys and beside gardens. Now it is mostly used for cultivation and appreciation. Lalayang

Humulus scandens, the scientific name of Humulus scandens, has strong adaptability and a particularly wide growth range. There are many thorns on the stem, which can be attached to other crops. Walking among Lala seedlings in summer, there will always be blood stains on your body. Rice weeds

The scientific name barnyard grass, an intercropping plant in rice field, affects the growth of rice. Generally higher than rice, the plant is stronger than rice, but the seeds are small. Zeqi

Also known as cat's eye, the whole grass is used as medicine, which is collected and dried in spring and summer. It grows in most areas of our country. China violet

Flowers are purple and grow near the ground. Generally, they grow one by one, rarely in pieces, but one plant can open many small flowers to form a cluster. plantain

Also known as Trifolium pratense and Crotalaria, they are distributed in Shan Ye, roadside, fields and wasteland. The leaves are wheel-shaped and grow close to the ground, and the leaves are smooth. Schisandra chinensis

It's similar to plantain, but the leaves of Rana chensinensis are rough, just like toad skin. Mint grass

Strong adaptability to the environment, like sunny, warm and humid environment. Mint is pungent and cool, and has good medicinal value. When I was a child, I picked it and sold it. motherwort herb

Also known as Jiuchonglou, it has the functions of diuresis, detumescence and contraction of uterus. It is often used to treat symptoms such as irregular menstruation and postpartum hemorrhage in women. Kochia scoparia

Also known as millet, the stem grows upright and is cylindrical as a whole, which can be tied up to sweep the floor after maturity. cassia tora

Leaves are like peanut leaves, also called fake peanuts, but larger than peanut seedlings. Up to one or two meters, opposite leaves. Seeds have the functions of clearing liver, improving eyesight, diuresis and relaxing bowels. Inula flower

Also known as starry sky and June chrysanthemum. We call it wild chrysanthemum. Flower heads can be used as medicine and harvested in summer and autumn. Simulated strawberry

Some are like strawberries, much smaller than strawberries, sweet and delicious. When we were young, adults told us that raspberries were crawled by snakes, but this did not stop our desire to choose food. Wild garlic

Some are like garlic seedlings, which can be eaten or used as medicine. It's just that it's more troublesome to eat, and it's too small to peel. Imperata

Narrow leaves and segmented roots. Roots are edible and raw food is very sweet. Roots can also be used as medicine. frutus cnidii

Flowers are umbrella-shaped like fennel, so they are also called wild fennel. You can take medicine. globe amaranth

Flowers are spherical, and some are like hydrangeas. After drying, the inflorescence is invincible for a long time. Can be used as ornamental plants. seed of Chinese dodder

It is parasitic, and its stems grow around other plants, which is harmful to crops. Cuscuta chinensis can be used as medicine. worried

I believe everyone knows that the plants often used in the Dragon Boat Festival can be used as medicine and have great medicinal value. Artemisia ordosica

The lower part of the stem was lignified, and new buds sprouted around the withered stem in the second year. The stems are covered with a layer of white and the roots are developed. Around the Dragon Boat Festival, I once dug some Artemisia annua to boil water. cockscomb

The scientific name is Celosia, totally hairless, with erect stems and branches and green or red flowers. Commelina communis grows in fields, hillsides and wasteland, and grows in the sun.

Leaves lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, flowers blue. Growing up in a humid place, I like sunshine. Oxalis rubra

It grows on the edge of wild villages and wet places along the road. Has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, removing blood stasis, relieving swelling and regulating menstruation. Whole grass can be used as medicine. garden balsam

We call it peach blossom, with opposite leaves and flowers like butterflies. If you gently squeeze the fruit with your fingers, the seeds will pop out. Flowers are very fragrant and were often used for smoking when I was a child. Wild oats

Usually weeds in the wheat field, the ears of wheat are small and shriveled. Can be used as feed. verbena

Erect growth, shaped like wormwood, leaves smaller than wormwood, lanceolate. These flowers are small white flowers. Wilderness, roadside, fields, river valleys, ditches grow in groups, and rehmannia glutinosa.

The rhizome is fleshy, the stem is purplish red, the leaves are oval or oblong, and the flowers are small. elderberry

This plant is very tall with ribbed stems and umbels. Strong adaptability, like sunshine, but also resistant to shade. moss

Growing in a humid environment, it is not drought-tolerant. Many groups grow in blocks. clover

Most of them are green plants. Legend has it that there will be a four-leaf clover in the clover, which is also called' lucky clover'. Festival grass

Like bamboo, each section can be put back after being pulled out. Tongnai grass

Also known as Tongcao, it grows mostly in shrubs, wilderness, wasteland, fields or roadsides. The stems are much branched and prostrate, and the stems contain milky juice. Has the effects of clearing away heat, promoting diuresis and promoting lactation. Heartsaving grass

Also known as flying vegetables, the stems are relatively short, erect, hairless and unbranched. The leaves are oval and fleshy.