Family:
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Acanthaceae /
Kitsunenomagoka |
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Notes For Reference:- |
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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus
Peristrophe:
Peristrophe japonica
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Hagurosou |
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Peristrophe japonica / Hagurosou ハグロソウ |
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Peristrophe japonica
is a perennial herb that bears unusual flowers in shady, moist
places at the skirts of mountainous regions. The stems branch
sparsely to reach a height of 20-50cm. Dark green leaves are of
opposite phyllotaxis, with 2-10mm pedicles, blades with ovate-oblong
or lanceolate, 2-10cm and 1-2.5cm wide, and entire margins. Branch
tips or upper parts' axils emerge with peduncles and set on the tips
two foliate, enveloped with ovate-oblong bracts, red-purple flowers.
The corollas are bilabiate, the lower ones are broader, and the
stamens are two. The lavender labium is conspicuous, significantly
contrasting with its leaves and the other green leaves. The lips
reportedly attract pollinators and serve as a landing platform for
them. The fruit (capsule) measures 9-12mm long. Bloom time:
September-October. |
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Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
