...Several species are cultivated for flower beds and for cut flowers, but the most commonly grown is A. azurea Mill. (= A. italica Retz.), native to the Mediterranean coastal region, which produces beautiful indigo-colored flowers in May and June. The plant grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 meters, with large, oblong leaves and coarse hairs on the stems and leaves, hence the Japanese name Ushinoshitakusa. In spring, the branches are divided and produce five-petaled tubular flowers in cymes at the tips. ... *Some of the terminology that refers to "Ushinoshitakusa" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…数種が花壇や切花用に栽培されるが,多くつくられるのは,地中海沿岸地方原産のアンチューサ・アズレアA.azurea Mill.(=A.italica Retz.)で,5~6月に碧藍(へきらん)色の花をつけて美しい。草丈は1~1.5m,葉は長楕円形で大きく茎葉に粗い毛があるので,和名はウシノシタクサという。春には枝を分けてその先端に巻散(けんさん)花序に5弁の筒状花をつける。… ※「ウシノシタクサ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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