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| − | A medium sized tree, ''Styphnolobium japonicum'', native to Japan, China and India. The Japanese pagoda tree is considered one of the best trees for bonsai. Also, a yellow-green dye, [ | + | A medium sized tree, ''Styphnolobium japonicum'', native to Japan, China and India. The Japanese pagoda tree is considered one of the best trees for bonsai. Also, a yellow-green dye, [[waifa|waifa]] green, is produced by dipping [[alum|alum]] mordanted [[cotton|cotton]] in the flower extract then drying the cloth in the sun. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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''Sophora japonica'']] | ''Sophora japonica'']] | ||
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== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
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File:pagoda tree_dyed paper.jpg|Pagoda tree dyed paper | File:pagoda tree_dyed paper.jpg|Pagoda tree dyed paper | ||
| + | File:Pagoda tree buds.JPG|Pagoda tree buds, unopened | ||
File:Pagoda tree2_overall_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | File:Pagoda tree2_overall_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | ||
File:Pagoda tree2_bark_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | File:Pagoda tree2_bark_AA.jpg|Pagoda tree ''Styphnolobium japonicum'' | ||
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record == | == Sources Checked for Data in Record == | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 8 December 2016
Description
A medium sized tree, Styphnolobium japonicum, native to Japan, China and India. The Japanese pagoda tree is considered one of the best trees for bonsai. Also, a yellow-green dye, Waifa green, is produced by dipping Alum mordanted Cotton in the flower extract then drying the cloth in the sun.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica; Styphnolobium japonicum); waifa; enjo (Jap.)
Other Properties
Broad spreading tree growing to 10-20 m Bark = grayish or reddish brown with vertical furrows Leaves = alternate pinnate Flower = creamy white, hanging clusters Fruit = Green pod containing pearl-like seeds
Additional Images
Pagoda tree dyed paper
Pagoda tree buds, unopened
Pagoda tree Styphnolobium japonicum
Pagoda tree Styphnolobium japonicum
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- F. Crace-Calvert, Dyeing and Calico Printing, Palmer & Howe, London, 1876 Comment: p. 304
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagoda_tree (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005)
- Website address 1 Comment: Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005)