kohamagiku
Asteraceae (composite family)
Chrysanthemum yezoense
- Physical characteristics:
- This perennial grows to approximately 20 cm in height. The leaves are broadly ovate, thick, and shallowly divided into five pinnate lobes. The flowers are large for the plant’s height.
- Blooming period:
- mid-September to October
- Habitat:
- sea cliffs, grasslands, and areas in and above the fifth stage
- Other information:
- This flower marks the end of the flowering season on Mt. Apoi.
- Japanese name origin:
- The “ko-hama-giku” literally means “small beach chrysanthemum.” It is named for its small size and its prevalence along the seashore.