The Izumokobaimo, a plant that grows only in Shimane Prefecture and is designated as an endangered species, is blooming with small white flowers in a colony in Izumo City, and the blooming situation was explained to the press before it was opened to the public. Ta.
``Izumokobaimo'' is a plant of the lily family that grows only in Shimane Prefecture.It has been designated as an endangered species by the Ministry of the Environment, and it blooms with white flowers about 2 centimeters in length around this time every year.
In Sada-cho, Izumo City, there is a colony approximately 300 square meters in size, which is managed by a local conservation group, and the blooming status was explained to the press on the 6th before it opens to the public from the 9th of this month. I did.
The flowers are only in bloom now, but they are expected to be in full bloom in the latter half of next week, covering the entire ground in white with flowers.
As a result of the management of the conservation organization, the number of ``Izumoko fritillaria'' has more than tripled to over 6,900 in the past three years, but last year, one especially rare ``Izumoko fritillaria'' was taken away by someone. We also use surveillance cameras to prevent damage.
Hitoshi Sato, executive director of the conservation group, said, ``The small, cute flowers that bloom in spring are attractive, so please come and enjoy a close look.''
The public exhibition will be held from 9th to 17th of this month from 10am to 3pm.