Illustrated Investigation of the Names and Realities of Plants (Volume 25)

Heavenly Bamboo

And yet, how could it be that only this plant remains buried in the mud original: "泥藏" (nicang). A metaphor for something of great value that is neglected or hidden from the world’s appreciation, much like a gem covered in dirt.? Moved by these feelings, I have composed this rhapsody original: "賦" (fu). A classical Chinese literary form—often translated as "rhyme-prose"—that uses descriptive, ornate language to praise a specific subject..

Should not... original: "宜勿" (yi wu). These are catchwords appearing on the far left edge of the page, intended to help the reader or bookbinder identify the first words of the following page.