Species Information Posts

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Camellia japonica: The History, Culture, and Ecology of Tsubaki, the Japanese Camellia

tokyonaturalist

May 1
7 min

Camellia japonica: The History, Culture, and Ecology of Tsubaki, the Japanese Camellia

The historical, cultural, and ecological impacts of Camellia japonica, known as the Japanese camellia.

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tokyonaturalist

Jul 7, 2020
4 min

Magnolia kobus

Magnolia kobus is notable for the timing of its blooms, as it is one of the first to bloom and indicates the start of the planting season.

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tokyonaturalist

May 23, 2020
9 min

Cinnamomum camphora: Camphor Tree

The camphor tree is a fierce ecological competitor- a trait that makes it long-living and holy in some places, and a noxious weed in others.

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tokyonaturalist

May 4, 2020
3 min

Aucuba japonica: Japanese Laurel

Aucuba japonica has built a reputation for bringing green to metropolitan areas for over 300 years.

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tokyonaturalist

Apr 30, 2020
3 min

Aphananthe aspera: Muku Tree

Native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, Aphananthe aspera trees are not exactly known for their flashiness.

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Aesculus turbinata : Japanese Horse Chestnut

tokyonaturalist

Apr 28, 2020
4 min

Aesculus turbinata : Japanese Horse Chestnut

Japanese Name (Katakana): トチノキ Aesculus turbinata is known for its nuts that were an important food source in ancient Japan.

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tokyonaturalist

Apr 27, 2020
2 min

Acer palmatum: Japanese Maple

Native to Japan, Korea, and China, Acer palmatum is a well known species of maple that is symbolic of Japanese autumn.

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tokyonaturalist

Apr 23, 2020
3 min

Acer buergerianum: Trident Maple

Acer buergerianum is a species of maple tree with cultural and historical ties to the Tokugawa shoguns of Edo period Japan (1603 - 1868).

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