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436. Valeriana officinalis, Z., Jap. Kanoko-so t
Haruominayeshi
; a perennial herb of the order Valerianacese growing
wild in mountains. In spring
its stem grows to a height of \\ fts.,
bearing small pink flowers in an umbel. The roots are dried and
used as medicine. Their smell is too strong.
437. Inula japonica, T/i., Jap. Oguruma; a perennial
wild herb of the order Composite, growing to a height of 2-3 fts.
The divided branches bear yellow single petaled flowers, which are
used for medicine by drying. There are also those with double
or tubular flowers, being planted in gardens for their beauty.
438. Artemisia capillaris, 77/., Jap. Kawara-yomugi ;
a perennial herb of the order Compositae, growing wild in sandy
places near rivers. The leaves are soft, slender 'and beautiful. In
summer, its stem attains to a height of 2-3 fts. The branches
bear many fine flowers which are stronger than Yomogi (68) in
flavour. The seeds are used for medicine.
439. Atractylis lyrata, S. et Z., Jap. Okera ; a perennial
herb of the order Compositae, growing wild, and also
planted in fields. The stem attains to a height of 2-3 fts. In
autumn it bears white flowers in the form of a ball. A variety
called Biyaku-jutsu have long and narrow leaves and purple
flowers. The roots of the 2 varieties are large and have many
rootlets.
They are dried and used for medicine.
440. Rehmannia lutea, Max., Jap. Sao-hime ; a
perennial herb of the order Cyrtandraceax In spring
it
grows to
a height of 7-8 inches. Tn early summer it bears yellowish white
flowers shaded with purple on the divided branches at the top of
the stems. Before the fruits ripen
the stems die. The roots are
used for medicine by drying directly or after steaming.
441. Ophelia diluta, Ledeb., Jap. Senburi ; an annual
wild herb of the order Gentianacea3, growing about 1 ft. high. In
autumn several flowers appear at the top of the stems. The flowers
r ae5 petaled and pale red shaded with purple,
There is a variety