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What kind of grass is an orchid?

What is orchid grass?

Orchid grass refers to commelina, which is a flowering grass. In rural areas, it can also be called emerald butterfly, light bamboo leaf, green bamboo, etc. It belongs to Commelina and is an annual plant.

Where Orchid Grass Grows

Orchid plants generally grow on shady slopes or moist grasslands, as well as under sparse woods or on grasslands at the edge of woods. In addition, orchid plants are distributed in Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Russia, North America and other places. In my country, they are mainly distributed in areas south of the Yangtze River, such as Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu and other places.

What does orchid grass look like

The leaves of orchids are generally alternate, with needle-like shapes and creeping stems. The buds of orchids are green and often flame-shaped. The flowers are generally monoecious, with two petals, blue, and a white petal below.

Effects and uses of orchid grass

Orchid grass is non-toxic and can be eaten. Bluegrass has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling, and improving bleeding and fever. It can also be used to treat symptoms such as jaundice, erysipelas, colds, fever, athlete's foot, difficulty urinating, mumps, bleeding, sore throat and other symptoms.