How to write 莸

莸 yóu 〈名〉 1. In ancient texts, it refers to a type of foul-smelling grass. 在古书上，它指一种有臭味的草。 2. A deciduous small shrub with ovate or lanceolate leaves, pale blue flowers, and a fruit that splits into four small nutlets when ripe. It is often grown for ornamental purposes, and the whole plant can be used medicinally. 落叶小灌木，叶子卵形或披针形，花淡蓝色，蒴果成熟后分裂成四个小坚果。供观赏，全株可入药。 3. A general term for plants of the genus Caryopteris (English: bluebeard). Examples include Sanhua Yóu and Mongolian Yóu. 莸属 (Caryopteris) 植物的泛称 (英文：bluebeard)。如：三花莸；蒙古莸。