flowering plants

First, let’s clarify the pronunciation of the word, “酢” is a polyphonic character, pronounced as “cù” when referring to “sourness”. In ancient times, it was associated with “vinegar”, and since the leaves of the oxalis contain oxalic acid, which has a distinct sour taste, it is consistently pronounced as “cù” in “酢浆草”. Purple Oxalis, belonging … Read more