神光寺 - Jinko-ji Late Apr '13 |
春から夏にかけて咲くしゃくなげは、花がたくさん咲き、とても目立ちます。
しゃがと同じように森の中に自生をし、日陰ではその花の派手さからとても目立ちます。
神光寺 - Jinko-ji Late Apr '13 |
つつじの仲間なので、花の形がつつじにとても似ています。
変種が多いため、花の色も様々です。
神光寺 - Jinko-ji Late Apr '13 |
神光寺 - Jinko-ji Late Apr '13 |
Shakunage (Rhododendron degronianum) blooms from late spring to early summer.
Many flowers blooms same time therefore very much eye catchable.
神光寺 - Jinko-ji Late Apr '13 |
As same as Shaga (Fringed irsi), Shakunage grows in the woodland and in a shade area, those outstanding flowers are absolutely charming.
神光寺 - Jinko-ji Late Apr '13 |
Shakunage is same family as Rhododendron (Ericaceae family) thus their flower is similar to Rhododendron's.
Due to the so many varieties, many kinds of flower colors are available.
シャクナゲとシャガ Shakunage and Shaga 神光寺 - Jinko-ji Late Apr '13 |
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