April 18, 2010

Genge (Astragalus sinicus) flowers in Jochi-ji temple


In Japan, Genge is also known as Renge-so, which means "a lotus-flower plant" because this plant bears a cyclic flower which resembles a sacred lotus flower in shape.

This small flower might be a tiny lotus pedestal for an invisible deity that is hiding somewhere in this quiet garden.

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