Iron Broom

Standard Entry original: 正 (zhèng); this label indicates that the following description and illustration represent the primary or "correct" species associated with the name, distinguishing it from secondary varieties or look-alikes.

The name "Iron Broom" (Tiě Sàozhǒu) is a common descriptive name in Chinese herbology. It is typically given to plants with stiff, resilient branches or those whose medicinal properties are thought to "sweep away" ailments from the body. While the name often refers to the shrub Lespedeza cuneata in modern botany, the classification here under "Climbing Plants" and the visual evidence of heart-shaped leaves suggest a different vining species.

Visual Description of the Woodcut:
The illustration depicts a vigorous climbing plant. It features slender, reaching vines adorned with large, heart-shaped leaves. At the base of the plant, there is a prominent, fibrous, tassel-like structure, which serves as a key identifying feature for this particular variety of Iron Broom.