| Trichosanthes kirilowii
var. japonica is a perennial vine that thrives in thickets
and along forest edges. The leaves are arranged alternately,
featuring short hairs on their surfaces, and have a dark green,
glossy appearance. This plant is dioecious, meaning it has separate
male and female plants. Both male and female flowers bloom in the
evening and typically wilt by the next day. Male inflorescences
measure between 10 and 20 cm in length, while female flowers are
produced singly in the leaf axils. The flowers are white, with
corollas generally divided into five parts and lacy, cut edges,
measuring 5 to 10 cm in diameter. The fruit is spherical,
orbicular-ovate in shape, ranging from 7 to 10 cm long; young fruits
are green and mature to a yellow color. The bloom period occurs from
July to September. |
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Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
