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(Li Shizhen said) The records in books list many varieties of fruits, making it impossible to detail their properties, flavors, and appearances. Since they are listed under the category of fruits, those interested in health preservation must know about them. Therefore, I have briefly collected and appended these for scholars to supplement.

Jinfu Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Sun Simiao's *Qianjin Fang* states) It has a bitter and smooth taste. Consuming too much causes numbness in the mouth and tongue, impairing the ability to distinguish the five flavors.

Ganjian Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Fan Chengda's *Guanghai Zhi* states) Its shape resembles that of Ba Lan Zi. The kernel adheres to the flesh and bears white spots; it is inedible and may induce illness. People in the North call it Hai Hu Tao (Sea Walnut).

Yang Yao Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Shen Ying's *Linhai Yiwu Zhi* states) It grows in the Min-Yue region. Its fruit develops within the tree bark. The body possesses ridges, making its shape quite peculiar, yet its taste is sweet without any extraordinary qualities. It is greenish-yellow in color, measuring four to five cun in length.

Hai Wu Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Ji Han's *Nanfang Caomu Zhuang* states) It originates from Linyi. The tree resembles the Wutong tree (*Firmiana simplex*), with white bark and leaves similar to those of the Qingtong tree. Its fruit is like a large chestnut, plump, sweet, and edible.

Muzhu Zi (Li Shizhen said) (*Guanghai Zhi* states) Its bark color and shape are entirely similar to those of the large Loquat (*Eriobotrya japonica*). The flesh is sweet and delicious. The fruit ripens in autumn and winter and is produced in Guangxi.

Lugu Zi (Li Shizhen said) (*Guanghai Zhi* states) It is as large as half a dou bowl. Dozens of chambers cluster together to form a ball. Each chamber has a crimson outer layer, appearing green in winter and turning red in summer. Breaking open the segments and eating it yields significant efficacy. It is produced in Guangxi.

Luohuang Zi (Li Shizhen said) (*Guanghai Zhi* states) Its shape resembles an olive, possessing seven layers of skin, and is produced in Guangxi. (Gu Yingxiang's *Haicha Lu* states) It is produced in Hengzhou. The peel has nine layers; one must peel back nine layers to reach the flesh. It ripens in summer and tastes like a chestnut.

Yanmei Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Xu Biao's *Nanzhou Ji* states) It originates from Jiuzhen and Jiaozhi. The tree bears fruit resembling peaches, with the fruit body slightly over one cun long. It flowers in February while still attached to the fruit, and ripens in May. It is yellow in color; when preserved with salt and eaten, it is sour, similar to a plum.

Fubian Zi (Li Shizhen said) (*Nanzhou Ji* states) The tree grows in the valleys of Jiaozhi. It flowers in March while still attached to the fruit, and ripens in May or June. It can be added to soups made with chicken, fish, pork, or duck for a delicious flavor, or it can be preserved with salt.

Bai Chuan Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Liu Xinqi's *Jiaozhou Ji* states) It originates from Jiaozhi. The tree grows over one zhang high. The fruit is sweet and delicious, resembling a walnut.

Ximi Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Guo Yigong's *Guang Zhi* states) It is round and slender, red like a soft date. Its taste is initially bitter but becomes sweet, and it is edible.

Renmian Zi (Li Shizhen said) (*Caomu Zhuang* states) It originates from the South Sea. The tree resembles the Han Tao tree. The fruit resembles a peach but lacks flavor; it can be eaten after being soaked in honey. Its pit resembles a human face and is suitable for appreciation. (Zhu Mu's *Fangyu Shenglan* states) It is produced in Guangdong. It is as large as a plum or a Chinese jujube. It flowers in spring, sets fruit in summer, and ripens in autumn. Preserved in honey, it is sweet and sour and edible. Both sides of its pit resemble a human face, complete with mouth, eyes, and nose.

Huangpi Guo (Li Shizhen said) (*Haicha Lu* states) It is produced in Hengzhou, Guangxi. Its shape resembles that of a Chinaberry tree fruit or a small date, but its taste is sour.

Siwei Guo (Li Shizhen said) (Duan Chengshi's *Youyang Zazu* states) It originates from the Qilian Mountains. The tree grows like a jujube tree. When cut with a bamboo knife, it tastes sweet; with an iron knife, it tastes bitter; with a wooden knife, it tastes sour; with a reed knife, it tastes pungent. Travelers who obtain it can use it to relieve hunger and thirst.

Qiansui Zi (Li Shizhen said) (*Caomu Zhuang* states) It originates from Jiaozhi. It is a vine, and its fruit grows beneath the roots. The rootlets are green and interwoven like fabric. One pod typically contains over two hundred seeds. The shell is greenish-yellow. Inside the shell is flesh resembling a chestnut, with a similar taste. When dried, the shell and flesh separate, producing a sound when shaken. (*Guanghai Zhi* states) Its shape resembles a greenish-yellow plum, and its taste is sweet.

Housao Zi (Li Shizhen said) (*Youyang Zazu* states) It is a vine. The fruit is as large as a chicken egg. It is both sweet and cooling, capable of resolving alcohol intoxication and lightening the body. Wang Taipu once presented it to [the court].

Jiubei Teng Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Cui Bao's *Gujin Zhu* states) It originates from the Western Regions. The vine is as thick as an arm. The flower is hard and can be used as a wine cup due to its transparent patterns. The fruit is as large as a finger and tastes like cardamom. Consuming it resolves alcohol intoxication. Zhang Qian obtained its seeds from Dayuan.

Jian Zi (Li Shizhen said) (Jia Sixie's *Qimin Yaoshu* states) It is a vine growing in Jiaozhi and Hepu, climbing along trees. It flowers in the first and second lunar months and ripens in the fourth and fifth. It resembles a pear, is red like a rooster's comb, and has pits resembling fish scales. Eaten raw, its taste is bland.

Weizhi (Li Shizhen said) (Song Qi's *Yizhou Fangwu Tu* states) It grows in the river valleys of Qiongzhou. The tree grows over one zhang high. Its branches are slender and weak. It produces white flowers. The fruit is as large as a sparrow's egg, resembles a lychee in shape, has yellow flesh, and a sweet rind.