Saturday, May 4, 2013

235 しゃくなげ - Shakunage (Rhododendron degronianum)

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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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

234 しゃが - Shaga (Fringed iris)

徳島県那賀町 - Naka-cho, Tokushima Prefecture
Mid Apr '13

アヤメ科のシャガは、アヤメと似た形白いの花を咲かせます。
学名に「japonica」とついていますが、中国原産の帰化植物のようです。

徳島県那賀町 - Naka-cho, Tokushima Prefecture
Mid Apr '13
徳島県那賀町 - Naka-cho, Tokushima Prefecture
Mid Apr '13

林で群生することが多く、木の下の薄暗さに、この白い花はとても目立ちます。

神光寺 - Jinko-ji
Late Apr '13

Shaga (Fringed iris / Iris japonica) belongs to Iridaceae family therefore they bloom the lovely flowers whichare similar shape to Ayame (Siberian iris / Iris sanguinea) but white color.
They have "japonica" name on their botanical name but their origin is China and naturalized in Japan long long time ago.

神光寺 - Jinko-ji
Late Apr '13
神光寺 - Jinko-ji
Late Apr '13

Very beautiful woodland plant so can be seen under trees and make groups.
This beautiful white flower is really attractive under the shade.

神光寺 - Jinko-ji
Late Apr '13
神光寺 - Jinko-ji
Late Apr '13

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