An evergreen vine of the family Moraceae (APG classification: Moraceae). A variety of the common Ficus sieboldii, it is also called Aigyokushi (Love Ball). The leaves are oblong, about 10 cm long, entire, leathery and dark green. The fruits are 6-8 cm long and ripen at the end of August. Agar-like desserts and soft drinks are made from the fruits. A plant endemic to Taiwan, it grows wild in the mountainous areas of the central and northern parts of the country. [Muneo Iizuka December 13, 2019] [Reference item] |Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
クワ科(APG分類:クワ科)の常緑藤本(とうほん)(つる植物)。オオイタビの変種で、アイギョクシ(愛玉子)ともいう。葉は長楕円(ちょうだえん)形、長さ約10センチメートル、全縁、革質で濃緑色を呈する。果実は6~8センチメートルで8月末に熟す。果実から寒天状のデザートや清涼飲料をつくる。台湾固有の植物で、中北部の山地に自生する。 [飯塚宗夫 2019年12月13日] [参照項目] |出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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