Sunite Daylily

Sunite Daylily

　　The daylily is a type of golden needle vegetable, belonging to the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with fleshy, enlarged roots, growing on hillsides and grasslands. Rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and various vitamins, it is highly nutritious. Besides being consumed as food, its roots, flowers, and leaves can also be used medicinally. The daylily is one of the longest-harvested wild vegetables by local residents, long harvested for self-consumption. The usual harvesting period is from mid-June to early July, with the best time being when the flower buds are in full bloom. After picking, the stems are promptly removed, and the daylilies are cleaned, then dried in the sun or boiled before air-drying.