Patrinia
-Inherent characters-
One of "the seven autumn flowers ". Another species of this genus, Patrinia villosa , is called "Otoko-Eshi". The root or whole plant of "Omina-Eshi" is said to have anti-inflammatory effect as well as other medicinal properties. "Hagi-no-Hana, O-Bana Kuzu-Bana Nadeshiko-ga-Hana, Omina-Eshi, mata Fuji-Bakama, Asagao-no-Hana" （composed by Yama-no-Ue-no-Okura, Manyoshu Vol.8.）.
-Scientific name-
Patrinia scabiosaefolia
-Common name-
Patrinia
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Ominaesi
Family 　 Valerianaceae
Origin 　 Throughout Japan, Korean Peninsula, China, East Siberia
Horticultural classification 　 Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 40-90cm
Flower diameter 　 0.3-0.4cm
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length