Outdoor Museum

Mountain Plants

Rhododendron ripenseのイラスト

Rhododendron ripense

Rhododendron ripense is a type of azalea found in large rivers with a beautiful gradation of colors from pale purple to pink. The leaves are covered with soft hairs on both sides. It has 10 stamens, so be sure to get a close look.

Amanita caesareoidesのイラスト

Amanita caesareoides

Amanita caesareoides is a type of moss that produces round, ball-like shoots, which are the organs that contain the spores used to grow the moss. It is a beautiful pale green color, prefers moist environments and adheres to rocks to form semi-circular clusters.

Osmunda lancea Thunb.のイラスト

Osmunda lancea Thunb.

It is a fern that lives near streams and rivers. The leaves are elongated and oval in shape, which is said to decrease water resistance. In autumn, the leaves change color and brighten the scenery of the gorge.

Bamboo Mushroomのイラスト

Bamboo Mushroom

This mushroom is so beautiful that it is also called the "Queen of Mushrooms". It grows in larch forests and is characterized by an artistic lace-like white veil that extend from the underside of the cap.

Amanita hemibaphaのイラスト

Amanita hemibapha

This mushroom is a beautiful orange color. The cap is egg-shaped at first, and then it opens up to form an umbrella. The largest ones are about 20 cm tall, so you may be able to spot them if you look carefully.