Rhododendron tashiroi
Ericaceae
- Range
- From Shikoku to the Ryukyu Islands
In the diorama, it seems that winter has arrived, and it blossoms.
This species of small evergreen shrub is mainly found in rocky areas, slopes, and along streams. From winter to spring, the tree stands out, blossoming white or pink flowers. Three leaves grow from a single point on the stem, making it easy to identify, along with its twisting trunks. The twisted trunks have long been used decoratively as pillars in alcoves.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B2:Deep forest
As time passes from the felling of trees, trees in the forest will grow taller and thicker. Tall trees like Castanopsis, a representative tree of forests in Tokunoshima Island, form the forest canopy. Different layers of plants are formed beneath it, including medium-to-small trees and bottom weeds, and the forest floor becomes gradually darker. Through such a process, the forest will become deeper, supporting the fauna of Tokunoshima Island.
This B2:Deep forest