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Boraginaceae /
Murasakika
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Notes For Reference:- |
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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Lithospermum:
Lithospermum erythrorhizon
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Murasaki
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Lithospermum erythrorhizon / Murasaki ムラサキ |
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Lithospermum erythrorhizon is a rare perennial herb
inhabiting grasslands in hilly districts. Stems are 30-60cm tall,
branch at the upper parts, and have many hairs, as with leaves. The
leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis, lanceolate, 3-7cm in diameter.
The flowers are white and measure approximately 8mm in diameter.
Fruit comprises four mericarps, gray. Bloom time: April-May. |
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