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near sea-shores. In summer it bears flowers at the head of the
stalk, which grows to a height of about 1 ft. In winter its small
tuberous roots are collected, dired, and used for medirine.
471. ScirpUS maritimUS, L., Jap. Mikuri ; a perennial
aquatic grass of the order Cyperaceas resembling the preceding in
of 4-5 fts. Its tuberous roots covered
form, growing to a height
with black hair are dried and used for medicine.
472. Pachyma COCOS, Smi., Jap. Matsuhodo ; a parasitic
fungus growing on pine-roots under ground, forming a tuber about
the size of a baby's head. The outer skin is black and wrinkled,
but the interior is white or light pink.
473. Boletus laricus, Linn., Jap. Eburiko ; a parasitic
in the
fungus growing on the old stems of Larix leptolepis
mountains of northern provinces. It forms a white brittle tuber of
6-7 inches, being used for medicine.
474. Jap. Meshimakobu ; a parasitic fungus growing on
the old stems of mulberry trees found in the island of MesJiiuia,
one of 5 Islands in Hizen. Its outside is brown,
is yellow.
It is used for medicine.
while the inside
475. Lycoperdon boViste, L. t Jap. Hokoritake, Chido-
me, Mimitsubushi ; a terrestial fungus growing in shady places in
mountains in autumn. It is a small ball about the size of a man's
head, being
dark brown and cotton-like. When touched there
arises from it smoke-like powder, which is used to stop bleeding.
476. Jap. Hagi-hodo ; a fungi growing under ground,
especially found in the province Tanba. It resembles 472 in shape,
but its tuber is smaller. The outer-skin is black or red, and the
inner grayish white. It is dried and used for medicine.
477. Digenea WUlfeni, A^., Jap. Makuri ; an alga
growing on rocks in the sea of southern provinces. It is slender