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Arrowhead, Sagittaria. Photos of the plant, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism Sort by: Arrowhead Family: Aracaceae (Alismataceae) Origin: The genus originates from the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, but is also distributed in temperate zones. Area: Arrowheads are common in North and South America, Europe and Asia, as well as in Africa and Australia. Chemical composition: Arrowleaf contains vitamins A, C, E, K and group B, as well as magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals. Economic value: Some arrowhead species are used as food crops, especially in Asia where they are grown for starch and as vegetables. In medicine, arrowhead is used to treat many ailments, including diarrhea, gastritis, wounds, and insect bites. Plants are also used to purify water and improve soil quality in fish farming and aquaculture. Some arrowhead species are also grown in landscaping and as aquatic plants in the aquarium hobby. Legends, myths, symbolism: In some cultures, the arrowhead is associated with the deity of art and music, Apollo, who in ancient Greek mythology was the god of music and the bow. One of the meanings of the name Sagittaria is an arrow, which may be associated with the symbolism of the bow. The arrowhead also symbolizes purity and holiness. In some traditions, the arrowhead was used for purification and sacred rites. The plant can also symbolize harmony and balance in nature, as it grows in water and binds the various elements of nature. In addition, in some cultures, the arrowhead is associated with feminine energy and beauty. The plant was depicted as a symbol of femininity and beauty in various paintings and decorations. In some traditions, the arrowhead has been used as a talisman to attract love and attraction. In general, the arrowhead symbolizes art and music, purity and holiness, harmony and balance in nature, feminine energy and beauty.
Arrowhead, Sagittaria. Description, illustrations of the plant Arrowhead arrowhead (common arrowhead), Sagittaria sagittifolia. Description of the plant, area, cultivation, application Often found along the banks of reservoirs, lakes, rivers, swamps. Perennial herbaceous plant. The rhizome is short, it forms tubers in the form of nuts. 3 types of leaves depart from the root rosette: surface - erect, on petioles, protrude above the water in the form of arrows; floating - with shorter blades; underwater - sessile, in the form of ribbons. Stem flower-bearing, trihedral. Blooms with. June to September. The flowers are bisexual, white with a purple spot at the base. There are 3 whorls in the axils of the apical leaves. Whorls form a rare brush. The two lower whorls are pistillate flowers, the rest are staminate. Underground tubers contain starch (up to 35%), a lot of protein, fat, sugar, tannins that give bitterness. For household purposes, baskets, rugs are woven from the arrowhead, small crafts are made, and fences are strengthened with it. In nutrition, arrowhead rhizomes with tubers are used. Raw tubers resemble the taste of nuts, baked - like potatoes, boiled - like peas. Jelly, jelly, cream are cooked from flour. Flour from arrowhead tubers. Rinse the tubers thoroughly with cold water, cut into 1-2 cm pieces and dry in the sun, then in stoves, ovens at a temperature of 50-60 ° C. Grind dried tubers, sift through a sieve. Use for dressing the first and second courses. Store in a cool dry place. Arrowhead tubers baked. Wash the tubers, put on a baking sheet or pan and bake in the oven. Then peel the skin and season with salt. Minced arrowroot tubers. Pass arrowhead tubers through a meat grinder with carrots, mix with browned onions, salt. Use as a seasoning for meat, fish dishes, for fillings. 75 g of arrowite, 100 g of carrots, 50 g of onion, 20 g of vegetable oil, salt, pepper to taste. Arrowhead porridge. Rinse fresh arrowhead tubers with cold water, boil in salted water for 5 minutes, drain in a colander. Then peel, pass through a meat grinder, add milk, sugar and cook over low heat until tender. Brush with butter before serving. 250 g puree from arrowhead tubers, 200 ml milk, 20 g sugar, 20 g butter. The rhizomes and tubers of the arrowhead are harvested in the fall, dried in the shade, dryers, ovens, ovens, in a well-ventilated area. Store in a dry place. Shelf life has not been set. Authors: Alekseychik N.I., Vasanko V.A.
Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia L. Classification, synonyms, botanical description, nutritional value, cultivation Names: az. ooh; arm. ietabuys; fr. sagittaire, flechiere; Japanese kouwai. Perennial aquatic plant, found in water bodies of Europe. Leaves are either linear (underwater) or swept; inflorescences in the form of large brushes; corolla white or pinkish. Small-sized tubers are formed on underground shoots (they are usually 12-13). Arrowhead tubers growing in the swamps of the North Caucasus contain 27-33% starch, 10,56% protein, 0,44% fat and more than 3% sugar; they are very nutritious. Compared to potatoes, arrowhead tubers contain 1,5 times less water, 1,5 times more starch and 5 times more proteins. They are used in food in a variety of ways, like potatoes. In China and Japan, the arrowhead is cultivated; in cultural conditions, its tubers are larger. A variety of arrowheads is common there - var. diversifolia (S. sinensis Sims, 5. macrophylla Bunge). In North America, another variety is known - var. variabilis (S. latifotia Willdenow, S. variabilis Engelmann). In Transcaucasia, tubers of another species of arrowhead, S. trifolia L., are used for food. They contain up to 53% starch, 1,8% pentosans, 5,5% sucrose and raffinose, 0,7% glucose, fructose and galactose, and 10% protein . There are 10-15 tubers per plant with an average weight of 14 g. After boiling in salt water, they resemble peas. If they are baked or fried, they taste like chestnuts. Author: Ipatiev A.N.
Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia L. Description, habitats, nutritional value, culinary use Arrowhead is a plant from the chastukhov family. The leaves are pointed, like arrows, sticking out of the water. Underwater leaves in the form of ribbons. The stem with the inflorescence is triangular. The flowers are white, in the form of a whorl, arranged in 3 flowers in a rare racemose inflorescence. It is found in water near the banks of rivers, ponds and swamps. Edible underground tubers contain up to 35% starch, i.e. more than potatoes. In terms of protein content, arrowhead tubers are also richer than potatoes. The rhizome and tubers hanging on it in the form of nuts are used for food. The tubers taste like nuts, boiled tubers taste like peas, and baked tubers taste like potatoes. In North America, the arrowhead was called the white potato of the Indians. In China, the arrowhead is cultivated as a common vegetable plant. The land in the reservoirs is fertilized in order to get the greatest yield. From one plant, you can get 10-15 tubers with a total weight of 150-200 g. In France, a gourmet dish is prepared from arrowhead tubers. For long-term storage, the tubers are cut into circles and dried in the air. For grinding into flour, the circles are dried in an oven. Kissels, jelly, creams are prepared from flour. Arrowhead seeds are at rest for a long time and germinate only a year after sowing in a reservoir. It can also be propagated by tubers, which are required per hectare up to 2500 pieces. The plant is useful not only for birds and animals, but also for humans. Author: Koshcheev A.K. Arrowhead arrowhead. Basic information about the plant, use in cooking Arrowhead arrowhead is a perennial coastal wetland plant. It grows throughout the European part of Russia, in Western and Eastern Siberia, in the Far East. The name comes from the shape of the leaves, resembling the tip of a spear. Tuberous underground arrowhead shoots are edible. They contain about 35% starch (in the best varieties of potatoes no more than 25%), 10,5% protein, 0,5% fat, more than 3% sugar. The disadvantage is some bitterness due to the presence of tannins, which disappears after a short boil or fry. In Japan and China, the arrowhead is bred in rice fields and used as a substitute for potatoes - raw, boiled and baked. Author: Reva M.L.
Arrowhead, Sagittaria. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology Ethnoscience:
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Arrowhead, Sagittaria. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing Arrowhead (Sagittaria) is a genus of aquatic perennial plants that includes more than 30 species. These plants have arrow-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing arrowhead: Cultivation:
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