Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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Ottelia japonicum / Mizuoobako ミズオオバコ

Bloom time: August-October

   
Family:
 
Hydrocharitaceae/ 
Tochikagamika


 

Notes For Reference:

Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Ottelia:

Ottelia japonicum / Mizuoobako

 

   

Ottelia japonicum / Mizuoobako ミズオオバコ

 

Ottelia japonicum is an annual herb that occurs in paddies, water ditches, ponds, or similar environments. It lays its leaves in water. The blades are 10-30cm long, 2-15cm wide, and broadly lanceolate, with long petioles and margins that curl in a wave-like pattern. Flower stalks arise among the leaves, and 2-3 cm in diameter, white or light red-tinged flowers are on the water's surface. Flowers are bisexual; stamens are 3-6 in number, styles are 6, and both are yellow. Bloom time: August to October.

                     
               
                     

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