University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (7): 169-174.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202207119

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A Journey to the Hydrangea Wonderland

Lejia Xu1, Jinxin Guo2,*()   

  1. 1 School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
    2 College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
  • Received:2022-07-25 Accepted:2022-09-23 Published:2022-11-18
  • Contact: Jinxin Guo E-mail:jinxinguo@sdu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Hydrangeas bloom in late spring and early summer. Large clusters of flowers highlight their exquisite beauty. Behind the beauty of hydrangeas, there are a variety of mysteries. This article will reveal the mysterious veil of hydrangeas from the perspective of chemistry in the third person personification.

Key words: Hydrangea, Anthocyanin, Hydrogen cyanide, Phyilodulcin, Febrifugine