芡实是一年生草本植物,农民常称“鸡头”或“鸡头包”。芡实(种仁)是重要的药材,有补脾祛湿益肾固精等功能。其嫩叶柄和花茎均可作为鲜菜上市,肥大的根茎富含淀粉,可作为生猪饲料。 Gorgon fruit is an annual herb, farmers often called “chicken head” or “chicken head package.” Gorgon (seed kernels) is an important medicinal herbs, such as strengthening the spleen dampness Kidney essence and other functions. Its tender petioles and flower stems can be used as vegetables listing, hypertrophy rhizome-rich starch, can be used as pig feed.