Epigaea asiatica
| Epigaea asiatica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Epigaea |
| Species: | E. asiatica |
| Binomial name | |
| Epigaea asiatica | |
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Epigaea asiatica is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae.[1][2] It is endemic to Japan. It has pale pink flowers, and seeds that are dispersed by ants.[3]
Description
[edit]Epigaea asiatica is an evergreen shrub up to 0.1 m (0 ft 4 in) by 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 4. It is leafy all year round, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has male and female organs).
Uses
[edit]The fruits of Epigaea asiatica, called iwanashi (katakana: イワナシ; kanji: 岩梨), which are harvested from the wild, are used in seasonal dishes in some parts of Japan.
Fruits
Plants
Flowers
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References
[edit]- 1 2 "Epigaea asiatica Maxim". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Epigaea asiatica Maxim". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Seed dispersal of Epigaea asiatica (Ericaceae) by ants" (PDF).
External links
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Media related to Epigaea asiatica at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Epigaea asiatica at Wikispecies
