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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 as tall as
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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