Cynanchum caudatum (Miquel) Maximowicz
[Asclepiadaceae]
Categorized into Apocynaceae by AGP
Ikema (イケマ, 牛皮消), origninated from ainu language
Lifeform: perennial climbing forb
Distribution: East Asia (China - Japan)
Cynanchum caudatum in Hokkaido
This species was widespread in a grassland developed in Nakajima Island enclosed by Toya Lake, central Hokkaido, due to low deer palatablity. The photos were taken on July 21, 2005.
References
- Tsuyuzaki, S. & Takahashi, H. 2007. Pits conserve species diversity in an overgrazed grassland. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 5: 25-36
- Metaplexis japonica (ガガイモ)