What is the function of lupine

Ornamental effect: beautiful nature

The leaves of lupine are composed of many small leaves growing on both sides of the petiole, and will soon produce white, blue, yellow or purple flowers in clusters, which is a delight. Because the flowers are rich in color and the plants have distinct layers, they are often used in garden landscaping. Gradually, as the varieties became more abundant, lupine gradually entered ordinary households and was loved by more people.

Edible value: rich in nutrition

Lupine can grow scallion pods, but they contain high levels of alkaloids, taste bitter, and are poisonous, so they cannot be eaten directly. People are quite knowledgeable about food. German experts have developed a type of lupine with weaker alkaloids. Although it has a bitter taste, which will be reduced after processing, it does not contain any toxins and can be eaten by both humans and animals.

Studies have also shown that lupine pods are rich in amino acids. Nine of the amino acids needed by the human body cannot be synthesized by the human body and need to be obtained from food. Lupine pods contain extremely high protein and a variety of essential amino acids for the human body, which can enhance the body's immunity. It is rich in lecithin, which can remove cholesterol attached to the walls of human blood vessels and prevent hardening of the blood vessels. The iron in lupine is not only high in content but also easily absorbed by the human body, and has a certain therapeutic effect on iron deficiency anemia.

Auxiliary role: selfless dedication

Many plants like to live next to lupine because lupine has a small tumor at its root, called a nodule. This nodule is not simple. It can use the carbohydrates and water absorbed by the roots to grow and reproduce. It can also synthesize nitrogen in the air into organic matter containing nitrogen and excrete it out of the body for the plant to use. As long as the lupine grows well, it will continuously transport organic nitrogen from a distance, improve the fertility of the soil, and promote the growth of nearby plants.