Why is Sophora japonica called ghost tree?

Because it is said in folklore that Sophora japonica can't be cut down casually, and because Sophora japonica is a ghost in the wood, it is strictly forbidden to plant near houses in geomantic omen. If the locust tree is cut down, only ghosts are left, which means bad luck.

In ancient times, Sophora japonica carried too many missions and symbols. In fairy tales, Sophora japonica is a big tree, and in ancient culture, Sophora japonica is a symbol of high officials. Therefore, people write Sophora japonica in ancient books and documents, and write Sophora japonica in poems and songs, which places too much emotion on this tree.

brief introduction

Sophora japonica also has a name called "Sophora japonica", but its meaning is very clear. This is a plant that originated in ancient China. There are many records in some ancient books, such as A Brief Introduction to the Golden Chamber of Tai Gong, which was written in the Zhou Dynasty. Besides, we can find many records.

Qi Jinggong loves Sophora japonica and keeps it. The order said: those who commit locusts will be punished, those who hurt locusts will die, and those who get drunk and hurt locusts will be punished. Qi Jinggong's love for Sophora japonica is not mentioned here. If he hurts it, he will die, and if he commits it, he will be punished. Now it seems ridiculous. Yan Zi Chun Qiu was once called a fake, but it has long been ignored. However, 1972 documents unearthed from the Han Tomb in Yinqueshan proved that the book was true, which gradually attracted people's attention. This book was forbidden to burn by Qin Shihuang, but it was re-catalogued by Liu Xiang in Han Dynasty.