Modern Express News (Reporter Jiang Nan) Autumn is here and the fruits have entered the ripening season. For many urban people, fruits can not only be eaten, but also become decorations. However, what are the things to pay attention to when choosing fruits? On November 2, a reporter from Modern Express conducted an interview.
△Fruit branches sold in the flower market
persimmons, rose fruit , lampstand fruit... The branches of fruits are in full autumn and are deeply loved by consumers
After the autumn is in full swing, the fruit stalls are becoming more and more lively. The fiery persimmons, clear yellow oranges, purple pomegranates... Looking at these fruits not only make people enjoy their appetite, but also have a unique autumn charm. Recently, the topic of "a fruitful living room" has sparked heated discussion on social platforms. Many netizens posted the fruits inserted in the vase, and sighed that this bottle of fruits had simply moved autumn home.
In order to meet the needs of consumers, the flower market has also started a "fruit business", tying fruit-carrying branches suitable for decoration into bouquets and placing them with flowers for sale. On November 2, a reporter from Modern Express came to the Central Men Flower Sea Flower Market and saw some fruit-carried branches in some stores, and there were many types. In one of the stores, the reporter saw small pumpkin hanging on the branches, persimmons dried into dried fruits, gardenia fruits like small lanterns, and various varieties that cannot be named. Unlike simulated fruits sold online, the fruits sold in the store are picked from trees and processed to be placed in the water.
The clerk told reporters that during this period, there have been many people who came to buy this type of fruit branches, and the sales volume is also very good. "Compared with the small roses, platycodon and other flowers that are available in all seasons, the fruit branches are 'limited products' and only in autumn can there be fresh ones." However, when the reporter asked whether these fruits could be eaten, the salesperson said that they were not clear, and she could not even name all the fruit branches.
Expert: Autumn fruits look good, but don’t eat
So, are these products sold in the flower market edible? Dong Lina, a senior engineer at Zhongshan Botanical Garden, told reporters that generally speaking, in order to ensure the safety of consumers, most of the products sold by flower shops are non-toxic and harmless. But this does not mean that these fruits can be picked and eaten directly. For example, fruits that look like small pumpkins actually belong to the Solanaceae , and the scientific name is Red Solanaceae . Although it has relatively high ornamental value, it cannot be eaten raw.
reporter noticed that in addition to purchasing fruit branches from stores, many citizens will also pick some branches with fruits in the park for home decoration. In this regard, Dong Lina reminds citizens that although many common fruits in life look harmless, they are likely to not be eaten. For example, it is the common shrub green plant of Nantianzhu . The fruits it produce are red when ripe, like grapes. But in fact, the entire plant is poisonous, and if eaten accidentally, it may cause many adverse reactions. Therefore, citizens should try not to pick fruits grown in the wild by themselves, nor should they eat them at will. If taken home, place it in a place out of reach of children to avoid accidents.
(edited by Zhou Dongmei)
