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Saxifragaceae /
Yukinoshitaka |
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Notes For Reference:- |
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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Philadelphus:
Philadelphus satsumi
/ Baikautsugi |
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Philadelphus satsumi / Baikautsugi バイカウツギ |
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Philadelphus satsumi,
a deciduous shrub that occurs on somewhat damp slopes in forests
in hilly districts, grows to a height of 1 meter. Leaves are
opposite; blades are 10-22cm long, 3-6cm wide, long oblong to narrow
long oblong, with tips pointed long, bases cuneate, sharp serrations
on margins, thin texture, and appressed hairs on both surfaces.
Branch tips emerge 5-10cm long cymes; ornamental flowers' calyxes
are white and almost circular, 1-2.5cm in diameter, with prominent
reticular veins remaining until fruiting. In the center of the
ornamental flowers are bisexual and sterile flowers of the same
size; petals are white, 8-10cm long, oval, with pointed tips. Bloom
time: July-August. |
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