WuTai Lotus Roots from Dancheng

WuTai Lotus Roots from Dancheng

　　 Dancheng County is situated on the Huang-Huai Plain, on the southern edge of the Yellow River alluvial fan. The land is flat and the soil is heavy and clayey, making it suitable for the cultivation of many types of crops and trees. The region enjoys a warm temperate, semi-humid monsoon climate, with mild temperatures, clearly defined seasons, plenty of sunlight, abundant rainfall, and a short frost season—offering highly favorable conditions for the growth of local flora and fauna. Among the aquatic plants, the WuTai lotus roots are renowned for their long sections, thick stems, crisp texture, tenderness, and sweet flavor. They were documented as early as the Qing Dynasty in the “Luyi County Annals” and are considered one of the area’s local specialties. From winter solstice to early spring each year, they are traded extensively both within and outside the region, never absent from the markets. (Zhoukou)