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　Until the end of August, Tokyo, where the maximum temperature was 30 ° C or higher continued, settled down in September, and days when cool not only in the morning and evening but also in the daytime continued.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　There are days when it is more than 5 ° C lower than the normal temperature, plants feel the sign of autumn, and the osmanthus seems to be beginning to bloom earlier than usual, and the sweet fragrance of the autumn tradition is heard in various places as early as possible. Will be The osmanthus is an evergreen Odaka tree of the family Mokusei native to China, and is dioecious.　　　It is said that there are only male strains in Japan, and I hear that they do not bear fruit.　　　　Usually around September-October, orange-yellow florets bloom densely, and one of the components is known to emit a strong scent called γ decalacton and spread.　The origin of the Japanese name is that the bark resembles the skin of rhinocerous, so it is called "rhinocerous" in China, and it is said that orange-yellow flowers are regarded as gold and are named "grainosus".　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The osmanthus planted beside Tsukudajima Elementary School in Tsukuda Park has a soft and sweet scent, and will soften your feelings every time you pass by.