Japonese capony plant. Kinugasaso
Paris japonica

Family: Melanthiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a tuberous rhizome. It grows 1 m tall. There are 8 stem leaves with a flower in the centre. The flower is white and star like. The fruit is a purple berry.

Also put in the family Trilliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in the sub-alpine regions of Japan. It suits cool, humid, shady positions. It is best in humus rich soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Kinagusa japonica (Franch. & Sav.) Tetew. & Suto; Trillidium japonicum Franch. & Sav.; Trillium japonicum (Franch. & Sav.) Matsum.;