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Viburnum sieboldii var. obovatifolium, a
deciduous shrub that grows to around 2m in height, inhabits
deciduous tree forests 30-1400m above sea level. Many grow in
colonies. Leaves are opposite, the blade parts of which are obovate
or broadly obovate, 10-19cm in length, 4-11cm in width, with
succulent branches, and can reach even more to 20cm long, 14cm wide.
Serrations are sharp and prominent in 8-12 pairs of veins. Branches
end in panicles that bear many 7-9 white flowers. The fruit (drupe)
is oblong, 8-10mm long, and matures red in August-October. Bloom
time: May-June. |
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
