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Shoujou-bakama

Heloniopsis orientalis MELIANTHACEAE

Photo by craigwilliams
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Woodland in fairly heavy shade

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
craigwilliams
Thanks Clement, I can see where you're coming from with that. I've just heard from a botanist friend who used to live in Japan, that this is Shoujou-bakama, otherwise known as Heloniopsis orientalis. It must have gone through some post pollination colour change.
ClementDufour
based on the shape of the flower, i think its a type of wild onion
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PublishedNovember 2, 2011

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