What other names does the garden balsam have? It turns out it has these names too
Garden balsam, also known as henna, Jim Xing Zi, etc., is an herbaceous plant in the Balsaminaceae family. Because its flower head, wings, tail, and feet all curl up like a phoenix, it is also called the golden phoenix flower. The leaves of the garden balsam are rich in color and bright, and are deeply loved by girls.
Other names for the garden balsam
Henna, Jim Xing Zi, daughter flower, golden phoenix flower, garden balsam stem
Morphological characteristics of the garden balsam
Annual herb, 60-100 cm tall. Stem stout, fleshy, erect, unbranched or branched, hairless or sparsely pubescent when young, base diameter up to 8 mm, with many fibrous roots, lower nodes often swollen.
Growth habits of the garden balsam
The garden balsam likes sunlight, fears moisture, tolerates heat but not cold. It prefers sunny terrain and loose, fertile soil, and can also grow in relatively poor soil.
Native to China and India. It is widely cultivated in gardens across China and is a common ornamental flower.
Main values of the garden balsam
Medicinal: The roots, leaves, and seeds of the garden balsam are all treasures. The root is the traditional Chinese medicinal material known as garden balsam stem.
Food ingredient: The leaves of the garden balsam can be blanched and served as a cold dish, and the seeds can be used as a seasoning for soup, and are very delicious.
Ornamental: The flowers of the garden balsam are brightly colored and make a very beautiful flowering plant.
Varieties of the garden balsam
According to ancient flower records, there were more than 200 varieties of garden balsam, and many varieties have now been lost. Because the garden balsam readily mutates, through artificial cultivation and selection some good varieties have been produced, such as Wuse Dangtou Feng, whose flowers grow at the top of the stem and are large and brightly colored, as well as Shiyang Jin and others. According to different flower shapes, they can also be divided into rose type, camellia type, dianthus type, and so on.
Flower language of the garden balsam
Do not touch me, derived from its English alias Touch me not, and in American English Don't touch me, because its seed pods will eject many seeds with just a light touch.
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