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Veratrum maackii var.
japonicum is a perennial plant that thrives in forests or
damp grasslands in mountainous regions. It typically grows to a
height of 50-100 cm and features withered leaf sheaths at the base.
The lower part of the plant is adorned with oblong leaves, measuring
20-30 cm long and 5-10 cm wide. These leaves are smooth, without
hairs, and their bases embrace the stems in a sheath-like manner. At
the top of the stems, slender panicles emerge, showcasing numerous
dark purplish-brown flowers. Female flowers are located on the lower
parts of the panicle, while bisexual flowers are on the upper
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