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Rohdea japonica Roth Convallariaceae Distribution: Japan. It is a monotypic genus known as omoto in Japan, meaning ‘evergreen’. It is regarded as a symbol of long life and good fortune
Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first Shogun of the Edo period (1603–1867), took three plants with him to Edo Castle to ensure happy fortune. Its cultivation became such a craze in Japan that its sale was banned in 1852, but it remains hugely popular with 600 cultivars registered with the Japan Rohdea Society. It is used in Chinese medicine but is regarded elsewhere as being poisonous and best avoided. Named…
Creator
- Dr Henry Oakeley
Subject
- Countryside
- Garden
- Herbal remedies
- Petal
- Poison
- Green
- Garden
Creator
- Dr Henry Oakeley
Subject
- Countryside
- Garden
- Herbal remedies
- Petal
- Poison
- Green
- Garden
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- Credit: Dr Henry Oakeley
Source
- B0009163
Identifier
- B0009163
- cy3dkq2c
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- United Kingdom
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First time published on Europeana
- 2019-06-09T11:58:21.147Z
Last time updated from providing institution
- 2019-06-09T11:58:21.147Z