Diphylleia grayi
| Skeleton flower | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Berberidaceae |
| Genus: | Diphylleia |
| Species: | D. grayi
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| Binomial name | |
| Diphylleia grayi F.Schmidt[1]
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Diphylleia grayi, the skeleton flower, is a species of perennial plant in the family Berberidaceae. It is native to northern and central Japan.[2]
Description[]
The plant grows up to 0.4 m (1.3 ft) and flowers from June to July.[3] After it flowers, it bears dark blue-purple fruit with a white powdery coating. The plant is known to have petals that become transparent when in contact with water, giving it its common name. Once it is dry, the petals return to white.[4]
Distribution and habitat[]
The plant is distributed from north to central Honshu, Hokkaido, Mount Daisen, and Sakhalin. The plant grows in slightly moist places in the deep mountains.[5]
In popular culture[]
South Korean artist Jonghyun, a member of the boy band Shinee, wrote and released a song titled "Diphylleia Grayi" in 2015 as part of his album Story Op.1. The composition "Diphylleia Grayi" uses the double-leaf metaphor as the personification of internal and external struggle. In September 2015, Jonghyun presented his book Skeleton Flower: Things That Have Been Released and Set Free.
References[]
- ^ "Diphylleia grayi F.Schmidt — The Plant List". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ "Diphylleia grayi F. Schmidt". Encyclopedia of Life. Archived from the original on 2019-04-22. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ "Diphylleia grayi - F.Schmidt". Plants for a Future. Archived from the original on 2016-04-17. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Skeleton Flower". . Archived from the original on 2015-05-25. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ 日本の高山植物. 山溪カラー名鑑. Yamakei. 1988. p. 431. ISBN 4635090191.
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