164 FOREIGN PLANTS 



Wista'ria (Blauwe regen). W. cMnensia (Leg.)- E. Asia. 

 Witwortel = Parsnip. 



Yam. Dioscorea (Dioscorac.) Various species, e.g. D, sativa, 

 D. latatas, from E. Asia. All climbers. The so-called 

 Y a m of the coastal districts is a Colocasia q. v. 



Yucca (Lil.). Several spec, e.g. Y. gloriosa. Florida. 



Zin'nia (Comp.). Z. elegans. Mexico. 

 Zoet hout ( — wortel) = Liquorice. 



„ maling = Tuberose. 



„ riet = Suikerriet v. Grasses. 

 Zonneblom = Sunflower. 



