Notes For Reference:-

Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Dichocarpum:

Dichocarpum dicarpon / Sabanoo
Dichocarpum nipponicum var. sarmentosum / San'inshiroganesou
Dichocarpum trachyspermum / Tougokusabanoo



　

Dichocarpum dicarpon / Sabanoo サバノオ

Dichocarpum dicarpon is a perennial herb, 10-20cm in height, found in forests of mountainous regions, characterized by soft hairs on both surfaces of its leaves. Leaves are of opposite phyllotaxis at the upper parts and slightly dislocated at the middle parts, in an ovate shape, with uneven and obtuse serrations on the margins. Flowers bloom facing sideways; petaloid sepals, 8mm in diameter, are white, occasionally tinged green, with purple stripes. Bloom time: April-June.