Spring star
Slender leaves resembling those of garlic chives and white flowers.
| Scientific name | Ipheion uniflorum |
| English name | Spring star |
| Japanese name | 花韮 |
| Class | Monocots |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Ipheion |
| Species | uniflorum |
| Full length | Approximately 3cm (flower diameter) |
| Distribution | Native to Argentina. Naturalized throughout Japan. |
Spring star Characteristics and Morphology
Flowers with six pale purple petals.
When viewed from the front, three stamens are visible in the center. The petals are white with a line in the center, becoming pale purple towards the tips.
The leaves are slender and elongated like those of garlic chives, about 20cm long.
Spring star Ecology
Habitat
In Japan, it blooms everywhere, such as in vacant lots and flower beds. It blooms vigorously even in relatively shady places.
Life Cycle
It prefers to propagate in soft soil. White flowers bloom in spring (March to April). It is a perennial plant, resistant to cold, and will propagate if planted carelessly.
Spring star Photos
Spring star Photos are introduced.
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Spring star Behavior
It smells like garlic chives or onions.
Spring star Information
Naming
The genus name "Ipheion" means "sturdy" and relates to the plant's reproductive ability. The specific name "uniflorum" means "one flower," derived from the fact that it blooms one flower from a stem.
Originally from Argentina, it was introduced to Japan during the Meiji period and has become naturalized. The photos were taken of plants blooming in the woods behind my house. The star-shaped white flowers are modest and not bad, but I want to keep an eye on them so they don't overgrow.
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