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leaves flourish, the olJ ones die. The roots are taken and dried<br />
for a medicine and a yellow dye. They have a very bitter taste.<br />
399. Coptis occidentalis, Nutt., Jap. Kikuba-oren ; a<br />
species <strong>of</strong> the former, with leaves resembling those <strong>of</strong> Chrysanthemum,<br />
having the same quality and being used as the former.<br />
400. Coptis trifolia, Salisb., Jap. Mitsuba-oren ; a<br />
species <strong>of</strong> Coptis with ternate leaves <strong>of</strong> the same as 398.<br />
quality and use<br />
401. Coptis brachypetala, S. etZ., Jap.<br />
Hosoba-oren ;<br />
a species <strong>of</strong> Coptis with small fine leaves having the same quality<br />
and use as 398.<br />
402. ScMzandra chinensis, Bail!., Jap. Chosen-<br />
gomiski ; a deciduous climbing shrub <strong>of</strong> the order Magnoliacese<br />
brought from Corea about the year 1717. ]n spring it brings<br />
forth thin petioles bearing flowers in small panicles, and yields<br />
red fruits, which are dried and used as a medicine. The vine has<br />
an agreeable odour,<br />
402. b. ScMzandra nigra, Max., Jap. Matsubusa,<br />
Ushibtfdo ; a variety <strong>of</strong> the former growing wild in mountains,<br />
having the same quality and use.<br />
403. Kadsura japonica, L., Jap. Binan-kadsura,<br />
Binan-sr), Sanc-kadsura ; on evergreen climbing plant <strong>of</strong> the<br />
order Magnoliacea3, grown wild in mountains and also planted in<br />
gardens. In summer it shoots forth a thin and short petiole with<br />
many flowers, and each petiole has many small red berries<br />
accumulated on a globular stock. The berries are dried for<br />
medicine. As the vine is rich in a mucilaginous fluid, it is dried<br />
and used for paper making or hair dressing.<br />
404. Corydalis ambigua, Cham. Sch/echt., Jap.<br />
Tsubnte ; a perennial herb <strong>of</strong> the order Kumariaceae brought from<br />
China about the year 1720. There are 2 varieties with small and<br />
targe leaves, and also a variety <strong>of</strong> Japanese origin. Jn spring it