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Chamaelirium japonicum

White Stringflower
Also known as: Chionographis japonica (Willd.) Maxim. +3 more
  • Chionographis japonica (Willd.) Maxim.
  • Chionographis japonica var. yakushimensis Masam.
  • Helonias japonica (Willd.) Schult. & Schult.f.
  • Melanthium japonicum Willd.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Melanthiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Chamaelirium japonicum (commonly known as White stringflower) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Melanthiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Korea
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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