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Aleurites cordata, a
deciduous tree seen in mountainous regions, grows to 15 m in height
and is as large as 60cm in diameter. Phyllotaxis is alternate;
blades are 12-20cm long and 8-16cm in width, in the shape of an
ovate to broad-ovate, with the apex pointed, bases cordate, many
cleft in three, and obtuse serrations on margins, and also with
6-12cm-long petioles tinging red. Flowers are dioecious: Branch ends
emerge panicles and set around 2cm-wide white flowers. As time
advances, petals' bases and filaments turn reddish. Bloom time:
May-June. |
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
