草石蚕又名甘露儿、螺丝菜等。属唇形科草本宿根植物。草食蚕食用部分为地下茎,肉质脆嫩,含碳水化合物15—18％及丰富的蛋白质。可做糖渍或咸菜及泡菜,是人们非常喜爱的小菜。草石蚕喜阴、耐湿,各处均能生长,是上架的蔓生蔬菜及果树园内理想的间作蔬菜,但以温暖、湿润、干湿适度、疏松肥沃的土壤最为适宜。一般亩产500公斤以上,具有很高的经济价 Grass stone silkworm, also known as Man Lu child, screw vegetables and so on. Is a Labiatae herbaceous perennial plant. Grass edible parts of silkworms consumption of underground stems, crisp meat, carbohydrates 15-18% and rich in protein. Can do candied or pickled vegetables and kimchi, is a favorite dish. Grass silkworm hi overcast, moisture-resistant, can grow everywhere, is the shelves of vegetables and fruit trees orchard ideal intercropping vegetables, but to warm, moist, moderate humidity, loose and fertile soil most suitable. Generally more than 500 kilograms per mu, with a high economic value