Family: |
Acanthaceae /
Kitsunenomagoka |
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The other species
in the genus
Peristrophe: |
None
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Peristrophe japonica / Hagurosou ハグロソウ |
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Peristrophe japonica bears unusual flowers in the shady, moist
area at the skirts of a mountain. The lavender labium is
conspicuous, making a significant contrast with its leaves and the
other green leaves. The lips reportedly attract pollinators and
serve as a landing platform.
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