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