Saturday, May 21, 2011

Hanshobu

Hanashobu has it’s buds. Last year they bloom from the end of May. Hanashobu, Ayame, Kakitsubata, Kishobu and Nohanashobu belong to the same family, Ayame. Shobu of which leaves are used in the bath for its fragrance and bringing good luck is another family, Satoimo. This Shobu in Satoimo family is appeared as the name of Ayame in the Kokinwakashu, “Hototogisu Nakuyasatsukino Ayamegusa Ayamemoshiranu Koimosurukana.” ( Thanks to adequate information from irish_greentea)