12/15/2007

ITAYA KAEDE


ITAYA KAEDE
Originally uploaded by TerryMay
Nomenclature; Acer mono Maxim. var. marmoratum (Nichols.) Hara f. dissectum (Wesmael) Rehd.

height: -20m
Flowring: Spring

Scientific name above is of 'ENKO KAEDE'.
Maples which have the smooth edged leaves are collectively called 'ITAYA KAEDE'.
'ENKO KAEDE' is one of them. Its leaf has deep rips.
'ENKO' means monkey. The leaves of it are similar to monkey's palm.

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