evergreen perennial herb; Rohdea japonica
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Meanings
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evergreen perennial herb (Rohdea japonica); used in traditional Chinese medicine
Refers specifically to Rohdea japonica. Commonly used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Chinese medicine. Also known by the alternative names 冬不凋 or 九节莲.
Wǒ我
jiā家
yáng阳
tái台
shàng上
zhǒng种
le了
yī一
pén盆
wàn万
nián年
qīng青
。
My family has a pot of evergreen on the balcony.
Wàn万
nián年
qīng青
de的
gēn根
hé和
yè叶
dōu都
kě可
yǐ以
rù入
yào药
。
The roots and leaves of Rohdea japonica can be used as medicine.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhí植
wù物
yě也
jiào叫
dōng冬
bù不
diāo凋
，
yīn因
wèi为
tā它
sì四
jì季
cháng常
qīng青
。
This plant is also called 'winter evergreen' because it stays green all year round.