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”Higanbana”(Cluster amaryllis, Red Spider Lily, Manjushage) is native to mainland China, and is a naturalized plant in Japan.
Higanbana was introduced to the United States from Japan in 1854, at the end of the Tokugawa period, when Japan lifted its national isolation under the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and Japan.
Higanbana is a triploid plant that does not produce seeds, but reproduces by bulbs. All flowers are clones, so they all bloom at the same size, color, and height around the autumn equinoctial week, creating a splendid landscape.
In this year's case, Sept. 20, 2022 is the middle of the autumnal equinox which goes from Sept. 17th to the 24th.
The fact is that all parts of the Higanbana plant are highly poisonous. If you eat it, you will go to the other world, that is, you'll die. Utilizing this property, many Higanbana are planted in rice fields and graves to keep mice, moles, and insects away.
During my walks, I approach most flowers and smell them.
I’m a very good guard dog, so I immediately understand that Higanbana is a very dangerous flower when I smell it.
I like to see beautiful Higanbana, but I never go near them.
Dad wanted to take photos of me standing next to the Higanbana, but that wish hasn't come true.
① I'm sitting a little ways away from the Higanbana.
② The Higanbana is behind me.
③ I'm frustrated because Dad wants to take many photos of me with the Higanbana.
Higanbana was introduced to the United States from Japan in 1854, at the end of the Tokugawa period, when Japan lifted its national isolation under the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and Japan.
Higanbana is a triploid plant that does not produce seeds, but reproduces by bulbs. All flowers are clones, so they all bloom at the same size, color, and height around the autumn equinoctial week, creating a splendid landscape.
In this year's case, Sept. 20, 2022 is the middle of the autumnal equinox which goes from Sept. 17th to the 24th.
The fact is that all parts of the Higanbana plant are highly poisonous. If you eat it, you will go to the other world, that is, you'll die. Utilizing this property, many Higanbana are planted in rice fields and graves to keep mice, moles, and insects away.
During my walks, I approach most flowers and smell them.
I’m a very good guard dog, so I immediately understand that Higanbana is a very dangerous flower when I smell it.
I like to see beautiful Higanbana, but I never go near them.
Dad wanted to take photos of me standing next to the Higanbana, but that wish hasn't come true.
① I'm sitting a little ways away from the Higanbana.
② The Higanbana is behind me.
③ I'm frustrated because Dad wants to take many photos of me with the Higanbana.
