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Epigaea asiatica

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Epigaea asiatica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Epigaea
Species:
E. asiatica
Binomial name
Epigaea asiatica
Maxim. 1867

Epigaea asiatica is a species of Epigaea from Japan. Seeds are dispersed by ants.[1]

Description

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Epigaea asiatica is an evergreen shrub up to 0.1 m (0 ft 4 in) by 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 4. It is leafy all year round, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has male and female organs).

Uses

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The fruits of Epigaea asiatica, called iwanashi (katakana: イワナシ; kanji: 岩梨), which are harvested from the wild, are used in seasonal dishes in some parts of Japan.

References

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  1. ^ "Seed dispersal of Epigaea asiatica (Ericaceae) by ants" (PDF).
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