Hananigana

Paraprenanthes sororia

Flower name
Hananigana
Scientific name
Paraprenanthes sororia
AliasParaprenanthes sororia
Place of originChina
Place of floweringFields and footpaths, Seashore, Low mountains
Flowering seasonJune, July, August

What is Hananigana

Hananigana (scientific name: Paraprenanthes sororia) is a perennial wild grass of the Asteraceae, native to China. Blooming on the mountain road. Leaves hold stems. The ligulate flower is purple and has about 10 sticky flowers.

Common name: Hananaga, Scientific name: Paraprenanthes sororia, Habitat distribution: Japan from Hokkaido to Kyushu, Environment: Roadside from low mountain to high mountain, Living type: Perennial, Plant height: 50-150 cm, Stem: Branch at the top, Stem and leaves: Stalk, Flowering period: June to August, flower color: red-purple, head flower: about 10 tongue-shaped flowers, flower diameter: 1 cm.