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815. Rodgersia podophylla, A. Gray, Jap. Yaguruma-<br />
50 / a perennial herb <strong>of</strong> the order Saxifragaceas growing in high<br />
mountains. The 5 small leaflets attach to one petiole. In<br />
summer it grows to a height <strong>of</strong> about 2 fts., and bears small white<br />
flowers in clusters.<br />
816. Parnassia foliosa, Hook., Jap. Skirahtgeso, Haku-<br />
san-nadeshiko ; a perennial herb <strong>of</strong> the order Saxifragaceae grow-<br />
ing in high mountains. In summer it shoots forth a peduncle to<br />
a height <strong>of</strong> 6-7 fts. and bears flowers with 5 white fringed petals,<br />
resembling those <strong>of</strong> Dianthus superbus (761).<br />
817. Parnassia palustris, L., Jap. Mumebachisn ; a<br />
variety closely allied to the preceding growing wild. In late<br />
autumn it produces a peduncle <strong>of</strong> a height <strong>of</strong> 8-10 inches, and<br />
bears yellowish white 5 petaled flowers at the top.<br />
818. Hydrangea stellata, Max., Jap. Shickidankwa ; a<br />
deciduous shrub <strong>of</strong> the order Saxifragaceae growing to a height <strong>of</strong><br />
3-4 fts. In summer it blooms light purple flowers. From the<br />
centre <strong>of</strong> the flower it produces another peduncle with flowers, and<br />
so on till 5-7 stages.<br />
819. Deinanthe bifida, Max., Jap. Gingaso, Dango-<br />
batta, Ginbaiso ; a perennial herb <strong>of</strong> the order Saxifragaceie grow-<br />
ing in high mountains, with a height<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1-2 fts. In summer it<br />
produces several peduncles with white flowers at the tops, re-<br />
sembling tea-flowers.<br />
820. Hydrangea involucrata, Sieb., Jap. Tama-ajisai;<br />
a deciduous semi-ligneous shrub <strong>of</strong> the order Saxifragaceas growing<br />
in high mountains, with a height <strong>of</strong> 3-4 fts. In summer it pro-<br />
duces globous buds, being followed with small purplish pink<br />
flowers in clusters.<br />
821. Hydrangea involucrata, Sieb., var., Jap. Giokudankwa<br />
; a variety <strong>of</strong> the preceding with double flowers. From<br />
the centre <strong>of</strong> the flower it produces another peduncle with flowers.<br />
The flowers are greenish white at ii rst, and then turn reddish white.