Springstars or spring startflowers (Ipheion uniflorum) are native to Argentina, coming to Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912). The plant produces flowers ranging from white to purple in spring. Its Japanese name is "hananira," translating into "flower Chinese chives" due to its smell. No worries though. It doesn't smell unless the leaves are ripped or torn. The plant is toxic however.
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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Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia) ゴーヤ(苦瓜)
英語の後に日本語が続きます。 Bitter gourds (Momordica charantia) are native to tropical Asia, came to Okinawa, i.e., one of the southern islands in Japan,...
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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 ...