Zhengzhou specialty 郑州十大历史名产@ 嵩山绵枣

Songshan jujube is unique fruit in Mount Songshan, whose local name is ground jujube, and it belongs to the liliaceae. Its plant looks like leeks, with stem under the ground and clumps of leafs on the ground.

嵩山绵枣是新郑市特有果品，俗名地枣，属百合科，为多年生草本，地下有磷茎、叶片线性、从生于地面，象韭菜。

Its peduncle erect in leaves between July and August, and peduncle topped with small pink flowers.

7—8月间叶丛中生出直立的花梗，花梗顶端开出粉红色小花。

Every April, after the plant sprouts long leaves, farmers look all over the mountains to dig out the phosphorus stem, wash the soil. After many times of cooking, sugar liquid could appear, and it tastes very sweet. If some brown sugar are added, more delicious you will get.

每年4月，绵枣发芽长叶后，农民遍山找寻，将磷茎挖出，洗净泥土，经过多次蒸煮，糖液自出，甜味沁人心脾，如加点红糖，则更甜美。

Jujube has a thermal tonic with high nutritional value and sticky property. It is not only has a unique flavor, but can also nourish the human body. Besides, it also can stand a long time storage.

绵枣属热性补品，营养价值高，其性粘。绵枣风味独特，能补养身体，久储不坏。