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341. Carex dispalatha, Bcott., Jap. Kasa-suge / a
perennial aquatic plant of the order Cyperaceae cultivated in
paddy fields. The leaves are flat, about \ inch broad, and 3 fts.
long. In summer it shoots forth stalks, which bear male and
female flowers. In autumn the leaves are cut and made into a
kind of hats which is a famous product of the provinces of
Kaga and Etsti.
342. Carex, Jap. Mino-suge ; a perennial plant of the
order Cyperaceae growing wild in swamps. It resembles the
'former in form, but the leaves are more narrow and strong, being
used to make farmer's rain coats. Besides these, there are many
growing wild in mountains, and they are used for the same
purpose.
343. Carex pierotii, Miq., Jap. Shio-kugu, Hamakugu
; a perennial herb of the order Cyperacese growing wild in
salty marshes. The length of the leaves are about 2 fts. In
summer it shoots forth stalks bearing flowers at the head. In
autumn the leaves are cut, dried and used to make ropes, etc.
344. Carex, Jap. Yama-kugu / a perennial herb of the
order Cyperacea3 growing
preceding.
wild. Its form and use are as the
345. Elymus arenarius, L., Jap. Tenki, Hama-do,
Kusa-do ; a perennial grass of the order Graminese growing wild
on the sea coasts of northern regions. The leaves are about 3
its. long and \-\ inch broad, and covered with white powder.
In summer it bears panicles of flowers. In the province of Ugo
it is cultivated and used for making mats. The natives of Yezo
use it for weaving, being called Tenki. The leaves being long
are used for weaving and for making ropes and paper.
346. Hydropyrum latifolium, Grisb., Jap. Makomo ;
a perennial grass of the order Gramineoe growing in moist ground.
In summer the sprouts resembling those of bamboo grow to a
height of 5-6 fts., and in autumn long stalks with male and female