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Akebono sou
(Swertia bimaculata)
It has star shaped spots on end of its petals. Because of their star
resemblances, they named Akebonosou. The visitor can see them in many
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Okina gusa
(Pulsatilla cernua)
Because the compound ashen was seen like a gray haired
old person, they called Okina gusa (Old GentlemenÕs Flower)
in Japanese. It grows near the ridge to get a lot of sunshine.
(Endangered species) |
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Kikyou
(Platycodon grandiflorum)
This is the one of the seven autumn flowers.
The best time to see it is from July to August. Commonly, it has a
blue flower, but sometimes it has white flowers.
(Endangered species) |
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Genno Show
(Geranium thunbergii)
This is a very famous medicinal herb. That is used for ant diarrhea
and stomachache. |
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Sagi sou
(Habenaris radiata)
Because this flower looks like flying white egret, itÕs
named Sagisou (white egret shaped plants) in Japanese. It grows in
wet places, and likes a lot of sunshine.
(Endangered species) |
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Shiran
(Bletilla striata)
It grows in grasslands and blooms
from May to June.
(Endangered species) |
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Jinji sou
(Saxifraga cortusaefolia)
Two plants hang down like the Chinese character "Hito
(person)". ThatÕs why people call it Zinzisou, means "having shape of Person
in Chinese character." It grows in wet and shady slope and blooms
from September to
November.
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Susuki
(Miscanthus sinensis)
It counts as a member of the seven autumn flowers in Japanese tradition.
It is very popular in Hiraodai. |
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Tanuki mame
(Crotalaria sessiliflora)
It grows in grasslands and likes sunshine and blooms from summer to
fall. It has a blue-purple flower. |
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Haba Yama Bokuchi
(Synurus excelsus )
It gowns in grasslands and likes sunshine and grows from one to two
meters high. In August, its flower turns purple and its petals become
uneven.
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Fude Rindou
(Gentiana zollingeri)
Because the flower looks like a brush (Fude), it is named Fude
Rindou.
Many Gentian species(Rindow) flowers mainly bloom in fall,
but it blooms in spring. |
