Ophiopogon japonicus, also known as Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon japonicus, is a perennial evergreen herb in the genus Ophiopogon of the family Liliaceae. The fibrous roots are stout, and the top or middle of the root often expands into spindle-shaped fleshy tuber. The tuberous roots are used as medicine.

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-->Distribution area Southwest China and Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi Outline Monocotyledon Phylum Angiosperms Botanical kingdom Plantae Genus Along the scale of the genus Lilium Family Liliaceae Functions Nourish yin and promote the production of body fluids, moisten the lungs and clear the heart. Used for lung dryness and dry cough. Consumption cough, thirst, insomnia, internal heat and thirst, constipation, pharyngeal diphtheria. binomial method Ophiopogon japonicus Latin name Ophiopogon japonicus species maitake Chinese name maitake Alias maitake, along the steps of grass, the book with grass order lily order