Apr 24, 2011

Giant Leopard Plant


Scientific name: Farlugium japonicum ‘Giganteum’
Date collected: 4/18/2011
Location collected: UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens
Habitat: The Giant Leopard Plant was located right near the man-made "river" in the center of the garden. It was not placed under any trees and was available to the sun.
Nativity: The Giant Leopard Plant is native to Japan where the weather is moist and humid.
Special notes: The Giant Leopard Plant has broad round leaves that grow in clusters. In late summer, yellow flowers bloom on tall-branched flower stems. This plant grows best in part shade.
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