June 20, 2019

Iwagarami (Schizophragma hydrangeoides) flowers: Tokei-ji

Iwagarami (Schizophragma hydrangeoides) flowers: Tokei-ji


The interlacing stems and branches of Iwagarami are clinging on the rough rock face behind the Buddha hall of this temple. Its numberless small flowers are blooming modestly in the green‐hued shade to fulfill their own duties for life and growth devotedly.

The pure-white ornamental flower, which resembles a single teardrop petal, is decorating the cluster of cream-colored flowers and is reflecting the pale sunlight from the overcast sky like a clear mirror to notify insects of the inconspicuous flowers.

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