|In the name of the tiger | Taiwan native plants postcard articles

The Zodiac is the twelve animals used by the Chinese nation to represent the year. These animals are also often used in the naming of people, movies, Chinese medicinal materials and plants; but did you know that the Chinese zodiac signs also appear in Taiwan's native plants? Most plants named after animals are named according to their morphological characteristics, usage methods and other characteristics. It's the Year of the Tiger. Let's get to know the native or unique plants named "Tiger" on our beautiful island! Each postcard is a treasure under the lens of the teachers, with a description of the plant's characteristics on the back ｜Five postcards｜ "Trinity Tripterocarp" Hiptage benghalensis (L.) Kurz. The tigertail vine is generally called the samurai vine. In the use of the Paiwan ethnic plant, it is used as one of the indicators of age. When the samurai vine fruit matures and falls, it is the best time to plant taro. Putting up a new red-leaf outfit for the broad-leaved forest, so the name "Red Dragon" went away. The resulting samara has three wings, and the mature samara when it falls off rotates like the propeller of an airplane. It is also called "kite fruit, windmill vine". Vining Galphimia Tristellateia austraIlasiae A. Richard Taiwan's three-star fruit vines are native to the coastal forests of Hengchun Peninsula and Lanyu. Three star-shaped rice-shaped samaras are pasted back to back into one body, so they are called three-star fruit vines, also known as star fruit vines or vines. Sex acerola, this should be the plant named after the tiger in the southernmost part of Taiwan. Because a large amount of land development and environmental damage have become rare in Taiwan's native land, it has been included in the endangered species of conservation plants. "Five Tigers Down the Mountain Taiwan Euphorbia" Galarhoeus calonesiaca (Croizat) Hara Speaking of Taiwan Euphorbia, probably few people know what it is, but when you talk about "Big Aweed", anyone who has studied medicinal herbs will definitely know who it is. Dajiacao is a famous snake medicine among folks. Because of its fierce nature, the five tigers descend the mountain, so it is called the five tigers descending the mountain. Taiwan Euphorbia is an endemic species, and wild plants can be seen in low-altitude areas in the west. In recent years, many people have used it for medicinal cultivation. Tiger Stick Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc. On the stone wall next to the Big Buddha Temple on the outskirts of the famous historical and cultural city "Langzhong City" in Sichuan, the two characters "Tiger Creek" are engraved. It is said that this was built in the Big Buddha Temple to commemorate Sun Simiao's treatment of tigers. In the Palace of Medicine King, because the tiger’s leg disease was cured by it, it was called "Polygonum cuspidatum". As for whether Sun Simiao really cured tiger’s leg problems with Polygonum cuspidatum, it is impossible to examine it. However, among Chinese medicine, Polygonum cuspidatum is indeed a good medicine for treating joint diseases blindly. "Beautiful Vein Raspberry" Rubus euphlebophyllus Hayata Aunt Tiger has heard big threatening stories since she was a child. She likes to chew on the little fingers of children. However, how could such a beautiful plant be named Hupo Spin? How can such a beautiful and lovely flower be so terrible? Take a closer look: if you see the barb-like spikes all over, you will understand that it is a powerful character, with a strong defense mechanism that can't be ignored. The spicy appearance represents the delicious fruit that protects it! ｜Author's Profile｜ Resume of Teacher Xu Wenjun Graduated from the Oceanography Department of Ocean University; worked as a surveying job in the Lands Administration Office of Taipei City Government. After retiring, he is now a volunteer guide at the Taipei Botanical Garden and the campus of Taiwan University. He also assists professional researchers from the Forestry Laboratory to participate in relevant ecological investigations and research. Introduction of Teacher Zhuang Yumei Served as a teacher of natural sciences in elementary schools in Taipei City Editor and Review Committee Member of the Natural Science Division of Elementary School Currently serving as a volunteer guide at the Taipei Botanical Garden, and also assisting professional researchers from the Forestry Laboratory to participate in relevant ecological investigations and research. ｜Product Information｜ Size｜10.7 x 14 cm Quantity｜5 pieces in a set, 5 different plants Material｜Ivory paper 240g Printing｜Digital Printing ｜Product Profit｜ 30% of the product profit will be allocated to provide future design and development to encourage local designers to create and develop; The other 20% is for research funds to support experts and scholars to invest in research on native plants in Taiwan. Let us understand Taiwan’s biodiversity, but also cultivate culture. Start with meager power, encourage the green and Silver to meet, play life together with slashes! 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