蓾 (lǔ) - A type of edible wild plant & also refers to a type of salt marsh

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A type of edible wild plant;

also refers to a type of salt marsh plant or reeds.

A type of edible wild plantalso refers to a type of salt marsh

Usage highlights

Wild edible plantSalt marsh plantReedGathering wild plantsMarsh vegetation

Synonyms

  • 藜— goosefoot (another type of edible wild plant)
  • 芦— reed (similar marsh plant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions gathering wild plants (采蓾).
  • This area is known for its salt-tolerant vegetation (蓾类植物).
  • The marsh is filled with reeds and similar plants (蓾草).

Collocations

  • Wild edible plant(蓾菜)
  • Salt marsh plant(盐蓾)
  • Reed-like plant(蓾草)
  • Gathering wild plants(采蓾)
  • Marsh vegetation(沼泽蓾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a type of wild, edible plant gathered by common people.
  • Associated with marshlands and saline environments in classical botanical descriptions.

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