Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Qiong Kangxi strokes: 20 Page 1064, Entry 27 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) state it is pronounced qiong. Shuowen Jiezi states it is a type of morning glory or bindweed; another source defines it as a hibiscus. Erya, Explanation of Grasses states: The bindweed is known as qiongmao. Commentary: The flowering bindweed that is red in color is called qiong. The qiong and the bindweed are the same species. Qu Yuan in the Verses of Chu (Chuci): Seeking the qiongmao to arrange the divination stalks. Commentary: The qiongmao is a fragrant herb. Additionally, Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) gives the pronunciation as yan. The meaning is the same.