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Linaria canadensis,
a biennial herb 1-60cm in height, originating in North America,
grows wild in much of Japan on roadsides or lawns. Leaves are
linear, the phyllotaxis being opposite or in whorls of 3 or 4;
however, they are sparsely alternate on the upper portions. Racemes
appear on stem tips, which set several blue-purple labiate flowers,
corollas measuring approximately 1cm long and deeply cut in two;
stamens are 4, 2 of which are shorter than the others, and the
pistils are single. Bloom time: April-May. |
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Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
