Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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Arabis stelleri var. japonica / Hamahatazao ハマハタザオ

Bloom time: April-June

   
Family:
 
Brassiaceae /
Aburanaka


 

Species in the genus Arabis:


Arabis flagellosa / Suzushirosou
Arabis gemmifera / Hakusanhatazao
Arabis hirsuta / Yamahatazao
Arabis serrata var. siikokiana / Shikokuhatazao
Arabis stelleri var. japonica / Hamahatazao

 
   

Arabis stelleri var. japonica / Hamahatazao ハマハタザオ

 

Arabis stelleri var. japonica is a perennial herb growing in sandy soil on seashores, with stems growing to 20-50cm in height and simple white and branched hairs. Leaves are thick and have stellate hairs on both surfaces. Radical leaves are spatulate, 3-7cm long, with shallow serrations on upper portions and on-stem leaf bases embracing the stems. The white flowers are large and prominent, with petals measuring 7-9mm in length. Fruit is linear, 4-6cm in height, and attaches to the stem. Bloom time: April-June.

       
                     
                     
                     

SPRING #2

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