Plant-related scams

Plant-related scams: Roses sold in flower shops

The gorgeous "rose" is the best way to express love. However, the "rose" we commonly see is not the real rose. The real rose is purple, with branches covered with thorns. Yellow stamens can be seen in the middle of the flower, and the petals are thinner. The roses we believe in are actually the common roses in our lives.

Plant-related scams: Forget-me-nots in flower shops

The forget-me-nots we usually see in flower shops are purple-blue in color with dry calyxes. Its real name is blood-replenishing plant. The real forget-me-not grows high in the mountains. It is a rare beauty that is unforgettable and ethereal.

Plant-related scams: 100-year-old osmanthus

Merchants often use this effective trick to deceive consumers. They graft sweet osmanthus branches onto old tassel trees and use this as a gimmick, calling it a century-old osmanthus.

Plant-related scams: Andrographis paniculata

As we all know, Andrographis paniculata can be used as an important herb with the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. However, there is a big difference between the one we eat in daily restaurants and the real Andrographis paniculata. The real Andrographis paniculata has thinner leaves, many branches and leaves, and small light purple flowers. What we saw in the restaurant was a real pickled vegetable - lucao.

Plant-related hoaxes: Cactus absorbs radiation

I don’t know when it started, but people have come to believe that cacti have the ability to absorb radiation. Many people buy a pot of cacti and put it next to their computers. However, there is currently no scientific research to show that cacti have a stronger ability to absorb radiation than other plants.