by M. Yashio Introduction Do you know Omurasakishikibu?This scientific name is Callicarpa japonica avar. luxurians Rehd.I like this.Because it bear … More
Category: Seed Bearing
The spermatophytes (from the Greek word “Σπερματόφυτα”) (also known as phanerogams) comprise those plants that produce seeds. They are a subset of the embryophytes or land plants.
Yuzu: Citrus junos
by K. Yokoyama Introduction Yuzu is famous in Kochi prefecture, specially in “Umajimura”. Now , Kochi is famous about production … 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
Mokkoku: Japanese Cleyera
Mokkoku is Japanese name and scientific name is Ternstroemia gymnanthera (Wright et Arn.) Sprague. This tree is evergreen high tree … More
Shikokuhuuro: Geranium shikokianum
Shikokuhuuro is kind of Geranium; what we call “Hurosou: Geraniales” living in the large area of the Japanese mountain. It … More
Nazuna: Shepard’s Purse
As one of the Japanese customs, there is a special rice porridge called “Nanakusagayu”. The reason why it is called … More
Life in Kochi 