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When does Amomum villosum bloom?

Amomum villosum blooms from March to June. Amomum villosum is oval or ovoid with inconspicuous triangle and dense spines. The skin is thin and soft, the fruit surface is brown, and the seeds are rich in volatile oil. It has the quality characteristics of "full and compact, rich in taste, sweet and sour, bitter and salty".

As a local specialty in Yang Chun, Amomum villosum has a long history and is one of the famous "four drug capitals in the South". Amomum villosum enjoys a high reputation in the pharmaceutical market for its unique excellent quality. Amomum villosum has been used in China for over 300 years. Originally wild, it was produced in Yangchun County and recorded in the Tang Dynasty.