Castanopsis eyrei
Release Date：2024-07-02 Source： Number of views：77
Castanopsis eyrei is an evergreen tree of the Fagaceae family, also known as "Yuanzhu" (literally meaning "round Castanopsis" in Chinese). Its fruits are called "Tianzhuzhi" (fruits of Castanopsis eyrei). They fall to the ground after frost. According to local customs, "its fruits are used as fruits, and it is especially good when ground into a jelly-like substance". When eaten raw, the fruits of Castanopsis eyrei taste bitter and astringent, while they taste sweet when stir-fried. And when the fruits are ground into powder and used to make steamed cakes, it is a common food for famine relief in years of famine and also a very distinctive local snack.
The Castanopsis eyrei forest is the zonal climax forest community in the mid-subtropical zone. It remains evergreen all year round in appearance, and its canopy structure is fine and dense. When shone by the sun, it shines brightly, so it is also called the "Zhaoyelin" (literally meaning "sunshine-leaf forest" in Chinese).
Castanopsis eyrei is an evergreen tree of the Fagaceae family, also known as "Yuanzhu" (literally meaning "round Castanopsis" in Chinese). Its fruits are called "Tianzhuzhi" (fruits of Castanopsis eyrei). They fall to the ground after frost. According to local customs, "its fruits are used as fruits, and it is especially good when ground into a jelly-like substance". When eaten raw, the fruits of Castanopsis eyrei taste bitter and astringent, while they taste sweet when stir-fried. And when the fruits are ground into powder and used to make steamed cakes, it is a common food for famine relief in years of famine and also a very distinctive local snack.
The Castanopsis eyrei forest is the zonal climax forest community in the mid-subtropical zone. It remains evergreen all year round in appearance, and its canopy structure is fine and dense. When shone by the sun, it shines brightly, so it is also called the "Zhaoyelin" (literally meaning "sunshine-leaf forest" in Chinese).
