White Flower Stewed Bean Rice

White Flower Stewed Bean Rice

　　White Flower Stewed Bean Rice

　　The white flower (also known as the Bauhinia or Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower) grows in forests at altitudes above 2,000 meters and takes the form of a tall tree. It blooms in late winter to early spring, when the tree becomes covered in silvery-white blossoms streaked with fine lines of purple. Not only is it ornamental, but it is also edible. Fengqing is one of the regions where the white flower thrives abundantly and is also among its places of origin. As a wild tree flower growing on mountain forests, the white flower is free from any pollution, boasts a delicious taste, and when cooked with green bean rice, offers the benefits of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and reducing internal dryness and inflammation. It is not only a fragrant, green, and healthy food, but also an effective remedy for cooling the body and nourishing the lungs. In Fengqing, both in urban and rural areas, it is widely regarded as one of the top green and nutritious dishes.