by M. Yamanaka Introduction Do you know Castanopsis? In Japan, shizoku is tree that has been important from primitive ages. … More
Category: Plantae
Plants are living organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. They include familiar organisms such as trees, herbs, bushes, grasses, vines, ferns, mosses, and green algae.
Japanese Beautyberry: Callicarpa japonica
by M. Yashio Introduction Do you know Omurasakishikibu?This scientific name is Callicarpa japonica avar. luxurians Rehd.I like this.Because it bear … More
Yuzu: Citrus junos
by K. Yokoyama Introduction Yuzu is famous in Kochi prefecture, specially in “Umajimura”. Now , Kochi is famous about production … More
Kombu: kelp
Kombu is a kind of marine algae. Marine algae have many many species, only a few of which are eaten. … More
Asakusanori: Porphyra tenera Kjellman
Asakusanori is Japanese name and it is called Amanori.This seaweed was harvested and processed in Asakusa early in the Edo … More
Seiyou tanpopo: Taraxacum officinale
You can say dandelions are truly familiar plant and see them almost everyday from spring to autumn. Taraxacum officinale, one … More
Momiji: Acer palmatum
There are many scenes only in Japan having the four seasons, for example, mountains. In spring, colorful flower the bloome, … More
Life in Kochi 