These are female flowers of Humulus lupulus var. cordifolius or Japanese hops. The hops can be used to flavor beer and are known as a tempura ingredient in Japan.
Hi! I'm Kei Narujima. This is a blog about flowers, plants, and bugs I saw in CENTRAL Tokyo, and sometimes art and Japanese culture that bring you a smile or make you think (or so I hope)!! こんにちは。花や虫、そして時々日本の文化などについて書いてます😊。
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Sawtooth Oak (Quercus Acutissima) クヌギ(櫟)
英語の後に日本語が続きます。 The sawtooth oak (Quercus acutissima) is native to North East Asia and can be found across Japan. The tree is known for its a...
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英語の後に日本語が続きます。 This is the best shot I could get. It's a female Joro spider, I think. I noticed her spider web first several months ago ...
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英語の後に日本語が続きます。 I often mistake horseflies for bees, but I believe this is a bee, maybe a bumblebee!!?? If so, it's my first time to see ...
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