Common Meanings
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lìn蔺
A perennial herbaceous plant (Juncus effusus, also known as soft rush or common rush), whose slender, round stems contain a white pith. The stems can be woven into mats, and the pith can be used for lamp wicks or in traditional medicine.
这种蔺草的茎心柔软，常用于制作灯芯。
The pith of this rush plant is soft and often used to make lamp wicks.
Ma lin (Iris lactea) is a perennial herbaceous plant whose tough leaves can be used for tying things or making paper, and its roots can be used to make brushes.
花坛里的马蔺草长势喜人，叶片碧绿
The Iris lactea in the flower bed is thriving, with its leaves a vibrant green.