コムラサキ

松尾大社の鳥居近くに紫色の実を見つけました。葉の様子からコムラサキではないかと思います。一般にはムラサキシキブと呼ばれている木は、コムラサキのことが多いのですが、ネーミングの良さに引かれて、本来はコムラサキなのに、ムラサキシキブと名札が立っていたりする場合が多いようです。ムラサキシキブは、背丈が高く、枝の張り、葉の鋸歯、実の大きさと簑なり方から、コムラサキと判断します。秋の庭を彩る鮮やかな果実が特徴的です。

I found some purple berries near the torii gate of Matsuo Taisha Shrine. From the appearance of the leaves, I think it might be Komurasaki (Callicarpa dichotoma). In general, trees called "murasaki sikibu" are often called "komurasaki," but in many cases, the trees are called "murasaki kikibu" even though they are originally called "komurasaki" because of the good naming. "Komurasaki" is characterized by its relatively short branches, serrated leaves, and the small size of its berries and the way they grow on the branch. Its bright fruits decorate the garden in autumn.

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