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745. AceranthUS diphyllus, Morr. et Deene., Japi<br />
Baikwa-ikarisf* ; a perennial wild herb <strong>of</strong> the order Berberidese.<br />
In late spring, it shoots forth its stalks and yields flowers arranged<br />
in panicles. The flowers are pinkish white, and some-what resemble<br />
plum flowers in shape, whence the Japanese name.<br />
746. Epimedium violaceum, Morr. et Dec., Jap.<br />
Tkariso ; a perennial wild herb <strong>of</strong> the order Berberidea3. In<br />
spring it produces branched stalks bearing white or reddish purple<br />
anchor-shaped flowers.<br />
747. Nandina domestica, Th., Jap. Nanten ; an ever-<br />
green shrub <strong>of</strong> the order Berberideae growing wild in southern<br />
provinces. Generally the stem grows to a height <strong>of</strong> 4-5 fts., but<br />
it sometimes attains to 10 fts. It produces small white flowers<br />
disposed in panicles being<br />
berries.<br />
followed with round red or white<br />
748. Nandina domestica, Th., var., Jap. Kinshi-<br />
nanten ; a dwarf variety <strong>of</strong> the preceding, growing to a height <strong>of</strong><br />
6-12 inches. The branches and leaves are very fine. There are<br />
many varieties.<br />
749. Nelumbo nucifera, Gartn., Jap. Hasu / a peren-<br />
nial herb <strong>of</strong> the order NymphasaceaB. Its roots and seeds are<br />
edible as described in 125 and 228. In summer it produces long<br />
peduncles above water-surface, bearing flowers on the tops. The<br />
flowers are <strong>of</strong> several sizes and colours, as white, pink, etc. As<br />
the flowers are very pretty, it is planted in ponds or basins.<br />
750. Nelumbo nucifera, Gcertn., var,, Jap. Ckawan-<br />
basu ; a dwarf variety <strong>of</strong> the preceding, blooming well in small<br />
basins.<br />
751. Nymphsea telragona, BemerL, Jap. Hitsuji-kusa ;<br />
a perennial herb <strong>of</strong> the order Nymphaeaceas growing in marshes<br />
and ponds. Its leaves float on the surface <strong>of</strong> water. In middle<br />
summer it produces double white flowers which open afternoon.