Matebashii
Pasania edulis


A large evergreen tree with greyish fissured bark.

Leaves are alternate, deep green and lustrous above, dull greyish green with minute dense scales beneath.

Oblong nuts maturing in October are edible.

It has been planted in the warmer area since old days.

The wood is used for utensils, fuels,

Distribution ; Honshu, shikoku, Kyushu, Ryukyu, Formosa



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