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Hepatica
nobilis var. japonica,
an evergreen perennial, inhabits deciduous tree forest beds in
mountainous regions. Leaves have long petioles, are dark green,
and arise from the base of the plant; they are palmately
three-cleft, with pointed tips. Flowers measure 1-1.5 cm in
diameter; the petal-like sepals, 6-10 in number, are long,
oblong, and lanceolate, and the color varies from white to light
purple, light blue-purple, light red, etc. Bloom time:
March-April.
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