Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Kangxi Strokes: 18 Page 1057, Entry 20 Tang Dynasty Rhyme Dictionary (Tangyun) states: Pronounced rui. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states: Pronounced rui. Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui) states: Plants and trees growing in clusters. Jade Chapter (Yupian) states: The fruit or node of a plant growing out. Qu Yuan's Encountering Sorrow (Lisao) states: Threading the falling stamens of the creeper. Also, Broad Erudition (Boya) defines it as a flower. Guo Pu's River Rhapsody (Jiangfu) refers to the raised stems and stamens. Also, a flower name. Records of Dramatic Conversations (Jutanlu) mentions the jade-stamen flower at Tangchang Temple. Also, stone stamen, a medicinal name. Also, Supplement to the Collection of Characters (Zihuibu) states: Pronounced juan. The appearance of clustered flowers. Pan Yue's Odes on Plowing the Imperial Fields (Jitianfu) mentions jade-like stamens entering the cluster. Also, an ancient pronunciation is ji. Record of Local Customs (Fengtuji) states: Stamen, a fragrant vegetable with roots similar to cogon grass, known to the people of Shu as fragrant pickles.