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Detailed introduction of yellow flowers in Quxian county

Most of the yellow flowers in Quxian are concentrated in Wangjiang Township and its surrounding areas. 1-In June, the yellow flowers entered the rich period, and the mountains were golden. Flowers absorb enough water in the air, and their petals are tender and thick. When the breeze rises, they sway in the wind as if to break the trunk. I picked it up and slipped it in the clear water pot. I just sprinkled a few mouthfuls of salt, and in a few minutes, the fragrant yellow flower soup was ready. Put a flower in your mouth, it feels crisp and tender, tastes sweet and has endless aftertaste. In the morning, the yellow flowers are covered with strips, and at noon, the yellow flowers become soup. At night, the yellow flowers have already melted into the blood of Quxian people. The yellow flowers in Quxian county have a long history, which can be traced back to the distant prosperous Tang Dynasty or even earlier. Since ancient times, people have said that after eating yellow flowers, no matter what troubles will vanish, so yellow flowers are also called girls without worries. According to legend, Wu Zetian has a soft spot for day lilies. Because she was homesick, she pointed out that she wanted the yellow flowers in her hometown of Sichuan, so she chose the yellow flowers in Quxian as a tribute and shipped them to Chang 'an. Wu Zetian ate a small bowl of yellow flower and tremella soup every day, and was still refreshed and energetic in her 60 s, and eventually became an emperor. Yellow flowers in Quxian county have also become a fashion, attracting rich children in Chang 'an to compete for food. Legend has a long history, but the yellow flowers in Quxian have their own characteristics, which can attract everyone's pursuit. Ordinary yellow flowers have only six stamens, while Quxian yellow flowers have seven stamens, so Quxian yellow flowers have always been known as the "Queen of Yellow Flowers". At the same time, due to the special soil, water quality and climate in Quxian County, the yellow flowers in Quxian County are delicious in color, rich in fragrance, tender, crisp and refreshing, and rich in nutrition, making them the "first yellow flowers in China" and winning the laurels in national competitions for many times.