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