| Hamamelis japonica
is a deciduous small- or tree, or shrub, generally 2-5m in height,
with gray barks, found in somewhat dry slopes or forests on ridges
in mountainous regions. Leaves are alternate, 5-10cm long, 4-7cm
wide, diamond-like orbicular to broad oval; asymmetrical and upper
halves are triangular, with margins coarsely undulate. Flowers bloom
before leaves develop; The flowers set themselves in bundles on
branch tips that have emerged from axils of the previous year's
branches. Petals are 4 in number, linear, approximately 2cm in
length, sepals four, oval, and generally dark purple. Bloom time:
March-April. |
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
