Shimane is a prefecture facing the Sea of Japan, with its southern boundary bordering Hiroshima Prefecture. This site features a collection of photos of wild plants in Shimane and its surrounding areas, accompanied by brief descriptions of each species. Currently, there are approximately 1,450 species listed. I hope you see each of them from the menu above.

Pseudolysimachion ogurae (Syn. Veronica ogurae) / San'intoranoo, an endemic species to Shimane Prefecture
　

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