Recently, in the Wuhou Temple Scenic Area in Mian County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, aMore than 400 years oldThe ancient Eclipta lily blooms for the first time. The stamens are rose red, and the flower shape is similar to a lotus. The delicate flowers on the branches complement each other with the ancient buildings, creating a unique scene. It is understood that this ancient Eclipta is the only ancient Eclipta in the world so far.Known as the "Plant Panda". Eclipta expectedmid marchEntering the peak flowering period, the flowering period is very short.Only more than ten days.
When it blooms, it only has flowers but no leaves. It is rose red when it first blooms, and it is red and white when it blooms. It is similar to the lotus in the water. Because it grows on trees in dry land, it is called Eclipta. Because the flowers bloom in March, the tree is also called"Ying Chun Shu".
According to legend, this ancient Eclipta is forIn memory of Zhuge LiangThe planting reflects the local people's admiration for historical figures.
It is worth noting that this strainMore than 400 years old Eclipta lotusThe reason why there are only flowers but no leaves is mainly due toBiological characteristics and growth habitsrelated.
Eclipta belongs to the Magnoliaceae family,It is a variant of magnolia. When this plant is in bloomIt has unique biological characteristics, that is, it flowers first and then leaves.
This means that during the flowering stage of Eclipta, it will bloom first with beautiful flowers, and the leaves will gradually grow after the flowers fade. This characteristic allows Eclipta to present a unique landscape with only flowers but no leaves when it blooms.
In addition, the growth habit of Eclipta also affects the phenomenon that it only blooms without leaves.
Eclipta lily usually grows in dryland environments, and its root system may have developed special physiological mechanisms to adapt to drought conditions.
During the flowering period,Eclipta may invest more energy into flower growth and opening to ensure reproductive success.
Therefore, the leaves may be dormant or stunted at this time to avoid competing with the flowers for nutrients and water.
In addition, the flowering period of Eclipta is relatively short, usually only about 10 days. During this time,Eclipta needs to make full use of the limited time to reproduce.