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near sea-shores. In summer it bears flowers at the head of the<br />
stalk, which grows to a height of about 1 ft. In winter its small<br />
tuberous roots are collected, dired, and used for medirine.<br />
471. ScirpUS maritimUS, L., Jap. Mikuri ; a perennial<br />
aquatic grass of the order Cyperaceas resembling the preceding in<br />
form, growing to a height of 4-5 fts. Its tuberous roots covered<br />
with black hair are dried and used for medicine.<br />
472. Pachyma COCOS, Smi., Jap. Matsuhodo ; a parasitic<br />
fungus growing on pine-roots under ground, forming a tuber about<br />
the size of a baby's head. The outer skin is black and wrinkled,<br />
but the interior is white or light pink.<br />
473. Boletus laricus, Linn., Jap. Eburiko ; a parasitic<br />
fungus growing on the old stems of Larix leptolepis in the<br />
mountains of northern provinces. It forms a white brittle tuber of<br />
6-7 inches, being used for medicine.<br />
474. Jap. Meshimakobu ; a parasitic fungus growing on<br />
the old stems of mulberry trees found in the island of MesJiiuia,<br />
one of 5 Islands in Hizen. Its outside is brown, while the inside<br />
is yellow.<br />
It is used for medicine.<br />
475. Lycoperdon bo Viste, L.<br />
t Jap. Hokoritake, Chidome,<br />
Mimitsubushi ; a terrestial fungus growing in shady places in<br />
mountains in autumn. It is a small ball about the size of a man's<br />
head, being dark brown and cotton-like. When touched there<br />
arises from it smoke-like powder, which is used to stop bleeding.<br />
476. Jap. Hagi-hodo ; a fungi growing under ground,<br />
especially found in the province Tanba. It resembles 472 in shape,<br />
but its tuber is smaller. The outer-skin is black or red, and the<br />
inner grayish white. It is dried and used for medicine.<br />
477. Digenea WUlfeni, A^., Jap. Makuri ; an alga<br />
growing on rocks in the sea of southern provinces. It is slender