ibukijakoso
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Thymus quinquecostatus var. ibukiensis
- Physical characteristics:
- This dwarf shrub grows to approximately 10 cm in height and spreads along the ground. The leaves are thick and glossy. The flowers grow in whorls at the tips of the branches.
- Blooming period:
- July to August
- Habitat:
- This plant is related to the herb thyme and has a pleasant fragrance.
- Other information:
- an endemic variant species
- Japanese name origin:
- The “yamabuki” comes from the resemblance of its leaves to those of the Kerria japonica shrub, known as yamabuki. The “shoma” is derived from the Chinese name for plants in this family.