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Lamiaceae /
Shisoka |
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Notes For Reference:- |
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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Chelonopsis:
Chelonopsis moschata /
Jakousou |
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Chelonopsis moschata / Jakousou ジャコウソウ |
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Chelonopsis moschata
is a 0.6-1m tall perennial herb found in damp places in
mountainous valleys. The phyllotaxis is alternate; the leaves are
long-oblong shaped, 10-20cm long, with short, 5-12mm long petioles,
with margins with coarse serrations, and fine hairs as with stems.
Axils on the stem's upper parts emerge with short peduncles and set
1-3 red-purple labiate flowers; the corollas measure 4-4.5cm in
length. Giving the stems or leaves a shake is allegedly said to
release a musky scent. Bloom time: August-September. |
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