Illustrated Investigation into the Names and Realities of Plantsoriginal: "Zhiwu Mingshi Tukao" (植物名實圖考). Compiled by Wu Qijun in the 19th century, this is a landmark work in Chinese botany noted for its detailed illustrations and first-hand observations.

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Mosquito Tree Likely refers to species used to repel insects or those that host specific midges.	Wild Sandalwood Refers to hardy, fragrant woods like Dalbergia.	Ox Kiwi-berry Another variety A wild relative of the common kiwi fruit; "Ox" usually denotes a larger or coarser variety.	Goat Kiwi-berry Another variety A smaller variety of wild actinidia.	Wild Pepper	Bodhi Tree The sacred fig (Ficus religiosa), significant in Buddhist tradition.	Palm Bamboo The Broadleaf Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa), prized for its fan-like leaves.	Lacquer Wood The source of natural varnish used in traditional lacquerware.	Hedge-horn Nut Another variety A thorny shrub (Prinsepia) whose seeds are used to treat eye ailments.
Eight-cornered Maple Known botanically as Alangium chinense; its roots are used in traditional medicine.	Little Wax Tree A species of Privet (Ligustrum) used for the cultivation of white-wax-producing insects.	Goat Kiwi-berry	Sun-Spring Fruit	Tree Kidney Likely named for the shape of its seeds, often referring to species of Sterculia.	Phoenix-tail Cycad Commonly known as the Sago Cycad, named for the resemblance of its fronds to a mythical phoenix's tail.	Water Willow A shrub found along riverbanks, used for stabilizing soil.	Cork-tree Wood The Phellodendron tree, famous for its bright yellow medicinal inner bark.	Catalpa Tree