What plants are Sophora japonica and wisteria? Can I eat?

Wisteria is a vine, which grows by climbing and winding, and its color is purple; Sophora japonica is a perennial flower and angiosperm, which is planted beside houses or streets.

Wisteria grows in temperate regions and likes sunny and sheltered environments. Its taproot is deep and its lateral root is shallow, so it is not suitable for transplanting. Wisteria is cultivated in the north and south of China. Strong winding ability, fast growth and long service life.

The shape of wisteria, with thick stems and white fluff. The back of the stem is bare. The inflorescence of wisteria has white hairs, and the buds are needle-shaped. Its flowers are very fragrant, 2 cm long, its stems are very thin and 3 cm long. The flowering period is from mid-April to early May, less than one month. The function of wisteria is medicinal and edible. It can detoxify and relieve pain. When eating, it can be steamed and made into porridge, which is delicious.

Sophora japonica grows in temperate zone and is a temperate tree species. I like light, dry and cold, and it is also suitable for high temperature and high humidity. Its roots are deep and suitable for growing in urban areas.

Although the purple locust is beautiful, it is of little edible value, so it is usually best not to eat it. In particular, Sophora japonica, which grows in industrial areas, will adsorb harmful particles in the air. After eating them, these harmful substances will be transferred to the body, which will do great harm to people for a long time.

Some people will have similar poisoning reactions after eating Sophora japonica. This is because all kinds of Sophora japonica contain a component that can be decomposed into a photosensitive substance in the human body. Exposed skin of face, hands, feet and other human parts may lead to metabolic disorder and induce "solar dermatitis" after direct sunlight. The content of this ingredient in Sophora japonica is higher than that in Sophora japonica, so people with sensitive skin will be allergic soon after eating Sophora japonica, which is misunderstood as "Sophora japonica is toxic".