Osmunda japonica
Early fronds shortly after the snow melted in spring. This species is sometimes also called the Japanese flowering fern, however it does not technically have flowers but highly developed sporangia.
Spotted in the Shirakami Sanchi Natural World Heritage Site.
Lat: 40.58, Long: 140.13
Spotted on Jun 2, 2012
Submitted on Jun 3, 2012
No Comments