Asarum maruyamae is
an evergreen perennial herb inhabiting damp, clean, water riverside
slopes in the mountains, stems being so short as to put the tops on
the ground. In the ovate shape, leaves measure 6-10cm long and 5-8cm
wide, tips pointed, bases are heart-shaped, and the pedicles measure
around 10cm long. Flowers, light red-purple to dark purple, come out
one each from axils; the calyx tubes are urceolate, measuring
10-15mm across, 8-9mm long, their throats 5-5cm long. Broom time:
March-May |