Great Burnet  

-Inherent characters-
A typical autuumn flowering plant, cited in many tanka since ancient times. First described in the Nara period. Used for decoctions to arrest hemorrhage, and as expectorant.
-Scientific name-
Sanguisorba officinalis
-Common name-
Great Burnet
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Waremoko
Family   Rosaceae
Origin   Japan, Korean Peninsula, China, Europe, North America
Horticultural classification   Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   Shikoku and northward
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   70-100cm
Flower diameter   1-2cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length