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The # | hiang liao (fragrant Polygonum) is perhaps 
the Polygonum odoratum. Lour., Fl. cochin., 299. The 
Polygonum figured under the above Chinese name in the 
Phon zo [XX, 3] has not been determined. 
The 4 | mao (hairy) liao is noticed by Cu‘zn Ts‘ane- 
KI [8th cent.], P., XVI, 80, and figured Ch, XIV, 30, 
Phon 20, XX, 6 [not identified].—Phon zo, XX, 2:—ZR | 
and 38 | Polygonum [not identified]. 
Comp. also Tarar., Cat., 34, liao,—P. Suir, 175,— 
Henry, Chin., pl., 239. 
125.—#E Bi hung ts‘ao. P., XVI, 79. T., LVIIL. 
Comp. Rh ya, 102, Classics, 426. 
Pie lu:—Other names: # fff shi lung, K B ten 
(heavenly) liao, FE [| ta (great) liao [for the last two names 
comp. 124]. The hung grows on the banks of water-courses, 
and resembles the ma liao [see 124] but is larger. In the 5th 
month the seeds are gathered. Taste salty. Nature slightly 
cold. Non-poisonous. 
T‘ao Hune-K1ne :—It grows abundantly in damp places, 
and much resembles the ma liao, but grows very high. It is 
mentioned in the Shi king and in the Rh ya. 
Su Sune [11th cent.]:—The hung is also called 7K | 
shui (water) hung. It resembles the liao [ Polygonum. See 
124]. Large leaves, red and white [flowers]. It attains a 
height of 10 feet and more. 
Lr Sui-cHen :—It has a coarse stem as thick as a finger, 
covered with hair. Its leaves are as large as those of the shang 
_ lu (Phytolacea. See 131). Pale red flowers in spikes. Seeds 
flat, brown, and resemble the kernels of the swan tsao (small 
Jujube. See 336] but are smaller. The flesh within is white, 
Rot very pungent in taste. The seeds are cooked for food. 
