Lindera glauca

Flower name
Lindera glauca
Scientific name
Lindera glauca
AliasYamakoubashi, 山香ばし, Peppercorn laurel, ヤマコショウ
Place of originJapan, China, and the Korean Peninsula
Place of floweringLow mountains
Flowering seasonMarch, April

What is Lindera glauca

Lindera glauca is a deciduous broad-leaved shrub of the family Lauraceae native to Japan, China, and the Korean Peninsula. It is distributed in Honshu (Miyagi Prefecture and westwards), Shikoku and Kyushu. It grows to a height of 2 to 7 meters.
Leaves and flowers open at the same time. It is believed to be a good-luck charm for students preparing for entrance exams because its leaves do not "fall off" in winter.

Common name: Lindera glauca, scientific name: Lindera glauca,aka: Peppercorn laurel, Yamakoubashi, Distribution：Honshu (Miyagi pref. and westwards), Shikoku and Kyushu, Height: 2-7 m, Bark color: brown, Leaf color: green to yellow to orange, Leaf texture: thick, not shiny, Leaf length: 5-10 cm, Leaf width: 2.5-4 cm, Leaf shape: oblong, Structure: alternate, dioecious Flowering season: April-May, Flower color: yellow, Fruit type: liquid fruit, Fruit diameter: 0.6 cm, Fruit color: green to black, Seed: 1 per fruit.