Mahonia Japonica Wards Off Evil Spirit 柊南天は魔除け

Japanese follows English. 英語の後に日本語が続きます。

This is mahonia Japonica. Although the name suggests this plant is native to Japan, it's actually from Taiwan. The flower's pale yellow color is tender, creating a contrast with sharply toothed leaves. 

Mahonia Japonica flowers 柊南天の花

Mahonia Japonica buds 柊南天の蕾

The leaves are sharply toothed 葉はギザギザ

I see the plants everywhere in my neighborhood and there are two reasons for that. The tree is hardy, and in Japan, it's often planted in the northeast or southwest corner of premises to ward off evil spirits, which I wish were true! Now, whenever I see the plant, I pray for the end of the pandemic as soon as possible.  

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柊南天です。淡い黄色とギザギザ葉っぱが対照的です。柊南天には魔除け効果があるとのこと。見かけるたびにコロナが早く終わるよう祈っています。

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