Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Xi; Kangxi stroke count: 14; Page 1038, Entry 30 Pronounced xi. Book of Rites (Erya), Explanation of Grasses: Xi-mi is a type of large shepherd's purse. Collection of Refined Words (Guangya): Xi-mi is also known as ma-xin (a plant name). Rhapsody on the Southern Capital (Nandu Fu) by Zhang Heng: Xi-mi, taro, and melons. Also pronounced si. Comprehensive Glossary (Yupian): The zhen-xi plant resembles wild oats. Rhapsody on the Master of Emptiness (Zixu Fu) by Sima Xiangru: On its high and dry ground grow zhen-xi, bao, and li plants.