Ophiopogon jaburan
Asparagaceae
- Range
- From mainland Japan(west of Kanto) to the Ryukyu Islands, and Jeju Island
In the diorama, it has produced dark blue seeds in winter.
This perennial forms dense stands sometimes so lush that there's no space to put one's feet. Its slender and thick leaves can exceed 1 m long. Although its small white flowers bloom in summer, its winter appearance, featuring deep blue seeds, is more impressive. Its orchid-like look and flat glossy leaves inspired its Japanese name. While its Japanese name includes the word "ran," which means "orchid," it actually belongs to the asparagus family.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B3:Forest near the mountain peak
Cloud forests with high humidity where fog develops frequently grow in the mountains of high altitudes in tropical and subtropical zones. In Tokunoshima Island, such cloud forests are found mainly near the peak of Mt. Inokawadake. Because solar radiation is limited, the trees here are lower than forests in lowlands. Here, many epiphytes, ferns, and bryophytes can be found not only on the ground but also on tree trunks and branches.
This B3:Forest near the mountain peak