| Eranthis pinnatifolia
is a 5-15cm tall perennial that generally grows in colonies in
limestone areas forests, with spherical tubers underground. Radical
leaves, appearing separately from flower stalks, have long petioles;
the blades are palmate 3-5cm broad and divide into three, and the
lobes become sectile anew. On-stem leaves, two, are opposite at the
upper parts of the flower stalks, deeply cut in three, and are 3-4cm
in length and width. Stem tips bear 2cm across white flowers; the
white petal-like parts are sepals 5 in number, oval, 1-1.5cm long,
and petals are cleft in two, and the terminals are yellow nectaries
derived from the petals. Many stamens and 2-5 pistils. Bloom time:
February-March. |
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
