Japanese iris

Japanese iris

The term "Japanese iris" encompasses three varieties of irises cultivated in gardens or growing wild in Japan: "hanashōbu", "kakitsubata" and "ayame".

"Hanashōbu"

The is the iris typically growing wild on the dry land in Japan.

Where to see

*Ayame no Sato (Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture)
*Mount Kushigata (Minami-Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture}
*Ryumonbuchi Park (Akashina, Azumino, Nagano Prefecture)

How to distinguish them

How to distinguish among these tree kinds always baffles the beginners, so usually the following instructions are given in Japanese gardens:

Classification Color of flower Leaf Feature of flower Location Flowering time
"Hanashōbu" Red purple, purple, etc. Distinct artery Shows no net Wet land Early June - late June
"Kakitsubata" Blue, purple, white, etc. Small artery Shows no net In water or wet land mid-May - late May
"Ayame" Purple, rarely white Main artery not clear Shows net Dry land Early May - Mid-June

Note: Sweet flag, called Shōbu (ショウブ, 菖蒲) in Japanese, is a plant belonging to the Acoraceae family, Acorus genues, known for its fragrant roots, rather than its flowers.

ee also

*Iris (genus)

External Links

* [http://kobe-mari.maxs.jp/iris/ Japanese Iris/Hanashobu Wall Paper Files] (in Japanese)
* [http://www.city.ome.tokyo.jp/index.cfm/30,0,173,284,html Japanese Iris/Hanashobu Photo Album 1] (in Japanese)
* [http://apple3.web.infoseek.co.jp/ashigara/hana4/shobu.htm Japanese Iris/Hanashobu Photo Album 2] (in Japanese)


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