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226. b. Quercus gilba, Bl., Jap. Ichiigashi, Ichii ; an<br />
evergreen tree <strong>of</strong> the oder Amentaceae, growing principally in<br />
warm regions, attaining a height <strong>of</strong> 20-30 fts. The acorn is like<br />
that <strong>of</strong> Quercus acuta, Th. or Q. glauca, but is edible being less<br />
bitter.<br />
227. Euriale ferox, Salisb., Jap. Onibasu ; an annual<br />
aquatic herb <strong>of</strong> the order Nymphaeaceae, growing in ponds and<br />
marshes, with broad round leaves floating on the water. It is<br />
green on the upper part and purple underneath, with thorns on<br />
both sides. In summer it bears flowers above the water surface,<br />
opening during the day and fading in the evening. After the<br />
flowers fade, the thorny balls grow to a size <strong>of</strong> 3-4 inches. They<br />
contain several round seeds about <strong>of</strong> the size <strong>of</strong> a finger. The<br />
seeds are collected for their edible kernels, which are dried and<br />
preserved and used to make starch. Its young stalks and roots<br />
are also edible.<br />
228. Nelumbo nucifera, Gaertn., Jap. Hasu-no-mi;<br />
the seeds <strong>of</strong> this plant are produced about 30 in number in a<br />
carpel. They are oblong and oval, being about <strong>of</strong> the size <strong>of</strong> a<br />
finger. The kernels are eaten fresh when they are green. The<br />
shell is black and hard when ripe, and has a white kernel inside.<br />
The kernel is dried and preserved by taking away the embryo<br />
which is bitter. It is used for cookery, and made into starch.<br />
229. Trapa bispinosa, Roxb., Jap. Hishi-no-mi; an<br />
annual aquatic herb <strong>of</strong> the order Onagracea?, growing in ponds and<br />
marshes. Its leaves float on the water surface, and it blooms 4<br />
petaled white flowers, being succeeded by 2-4 horned fruits, which<br />
are <strong>of</strong> different sizes and are used in the same way as the lotus.<br />
230. Citrus nobilis, Mandarin orange, Jap. Mikan ; an<br />
evergreen tree <strong>of</strong> the order Aurantiacea? cultivated in warm<br />
regions, being about 10 fts. high. It blooms early in summer, and<br />
its fruits ripen iu winter. The fruit-skin is <strong>of</strong> an orange colour,<br />
and incloses a juicy pulpy carpel. There are several varieties<br />
according to the climate in which they are cultivated. The dis~