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Japanese pampas grass flowering

[Sam] September 10, 2018 14:00

DSC07184ELS'.jpgDSC07186RS'G.jpg On September 6, the Tokyo Regional Meteorological Observatory reported that one of the Japan Meteorological Agency's biological seasonal observation information "Japanese pampas grass Flowering".

3 days earlier than normal and 5 days earlier than last year.

Because the spike resembles the tail of an animal, it is also called Obana, and it is counted as one of the seven herbs in autumn, and is a plant that symbolizes autumn. It is also used for decorations for fifteen nights, autumn motifs such as Japanese painting and Makie, local toys, and thatched roofs, and is popular with many people over time.

Horticultural varieties include Takanohasuki, Shima Japanese pampas grass, and Itosuki.

Along the Hakozaki Riverside Green Road, Japanese pampas grass is fighting against the wind against the backdrop of the Sumida River Ohashi.

The view of Japanese pampas grass shining in the sun against the river surface is a typical scene of early autumn.