What type of plant is a leek

Leeks belong to the perennial herbaceous plants.

Leek is a perennial herbaceous plant, leeks belong to the lily family perennial herbaceous plants, the height of the plant is 2 45 cm, the shape of the root system is string-shaped, the growth of the taproot is not obvious, mainly grows in the soil with a thickness of 3 cm, the root system at the bottom is in a disc-shaped growth state, divided into three types: absorption roots, storage roots, and semi-storage roots.

Leeks are perennial herbaceous plants with a very special and strong flavor, and can generally grow up to 20-45 cm tall. It has a very good adaptability and is cultivated in various regions of our country, and it is a very good vegetable to grow. It is very hardy to cold and heat, and can grow all year round in the south.

However, in the northern winter, the underground part is temporarily dormant and continues to grow in spring.

The leaves of leeks are dark green, very slender and flat, with a layer of wax powder on the surface, which is divided into broad and narrow leaves. The flowers are white and the flowers are constantly opening from the outside in. Its seeds are ripe and black, and when it is planted, it is usually planted using the sowing method.

Usually, it can be harvested several times a year, and each time it is harvested, it will grow over a period of time.

It has many varieties, which can generally be divided into root leek, leaf leek, flower leek, and leaf and flower leek. Leeks grow well and are easy to grow. The leaves of leaf leeks are very broad and tender. The leaves of the flower leek are very short and the texture is relatively coarse and hard.

Leeks are perennial vegetables, and it generally takes 3 to 5 years from planting to the end of cultivation, and some are as long as 8 to 10 years.

Leeks are also known as leeks, mountain leeks, abundance, flat cabbage, grass stalactites, yang grass, long-lived leeks, lazy vegetables, and modern people also call them vegetables"Viagra"It is eaten with young leaves and tender flower stems, flowers, young seeds, etc.

Leeks are native to our country.

Leeks contain volatile propylene sulfide, so they have a spicy flavor and have an appetite-boosting effect. In addition to being used for vegetables, leeks also have good medicinal value. Its root taste is pungent, enters the liver meridian, warms, travels qi, disperses stasis, leaves taste sweet, spicy and salty, warm, enters the stomach, liver, kidney meridian, warms the qi, disperses stasis, tonifies the liver and kidneys, warms the waist and knees, and strengthens the yang and solidifies.

Leeks invigorate blood and dissipate stasis, regulate qi and reduce inversion, warm the kidneys and strengthen yang, and leek juice against dysentery bacilli, typhoid bacillus, and E. coli.

Leek is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the lily family

1. Leek, alias, abundant book, grass stalactite, yang grass, lazy cabbage, long-lived leek, flat cabbage, etc.;

2. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the lily family, with a special strong odor, the rhizome is horizontal, the bulb is narrow and conical, and it grows in clusters;

3. The squamous integument is yellowish-brown and bright, reticulated fibrous, leaves basal, bar-shaped, flattened, umbel-shaped inflorescences, apical;

4. Leaves, flowers and flowers are eaten as vegetables, and seeds can be used as medicine, which has the effects of tonifying the kidney, strengthening the stomach, refreshing, stopping perspiration and astringency. In traditional Chinese medicine, some people call leeks "intestinal washing grass";

5. Leeks are adaptable, cold and heat resistant, and are cultivated everywhere in the country.

Leeks and leeks have similar names, but they are not the same plant and are different in many ways. The main differences are:1

The properties are different. Leeks are white flowers that grow like daisies on the top of leeks when they are old. Leeks are also referred to as leeks. 2、

The role is different. Leeks have an appetizing effect, which can enhance appetite and promote digestion. Leeks are rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and other components, which are good for health. 3、

Different uses. Leek flower is a condiment that is made into a leek sauce ingredient. Wash the unopened leek flowers, grind the fresh chili, ginger and salt into a fine powder, put them in a jar and seal them for a few days before eating.

However, leeks can be processed, pickled or cooked. The flower stalk is tender, fried, and the young leaves can also be eaten. Leek.

Characteristics of leek flowers.

Leeks, also known as leeks, are clusters of white flowers that grow on the white of leeks in autumn. It has conical bracts, umbel-shaped inflorescences, 20-30 florets, bisexual flowers, 6 tepals, 6 stamens, stool staring ovary and heterocoarse let the flowers pollinate. Leek.

Leek features. Leeks are perennial herbaceous plants in the lily family. It has a pungent scent, the rhizome is horizontal, the bulb is narrowly conical, yellowish-brown, the leaves are basal, striped, umbel-shaped, apical.

The difference between leek flowers and leeks**.

Leek flower leek.

A leek-like plant is called a rain orchid.

Leeks and orchids are both plants, and both belong to the perennial herbaceous plants. The two look very similar, except that it is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Allium in the Lycoris family, its leaves are slender, but they are wider and thicker than leeks, linear, flattened, and the basal leaves are often clustered. This plant also blooms, the flowering period is from April to September, the flowers are pink-colored, the petals are slightly curved, suitable for potting and can also be used for flower cultivation in garden flower beds.

Wind and rain orchid Xiyang (full sunshine), produced in the American tropics, leek plant height and void section noisy about 15 30 cm, adult clusters. The leaves are linear, very similar to leeks. The flower stem is drawn from the leaf cluster and has 6 petals.

The leeks are larger, pink or deep peach, the petals are slightly curved, and each bulb of the adult plant can bloom.

The living habits of the rain orchid

The wind and rain orchid is robust, drought tolerant and high temperature resistant, easy to cultivate, and the suitable temperature for growth is 22 to 30 degrees. Fertile sandy loam soil is preferred. When planting at the edge of the flower bed, plant 3 5 balls per 1 hole, burn the hole distance of about 15 cm, potted plants 5 7 balls per 17 cm, and pay attention to irrigation to maintain humidity after planting.

It is necessary to keep the leek in sufficient sunlight, and it is not easy to divide the seed bulb in the shade, and it is not easy to bloom.

But after the orchid grows, pay attention to shading and avoid direct sunlight. Fertilizer can use organic fertilizer such as meal, compost or nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium fertilizer, every 2 3 months to apply 1 time, proportionally increase phosphorus, potassium fertilizer, can promote bulb hypertrophy, good flowering. When the plants are crowded and crowded, they must be forcibly divided.