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Iwasaki Collection (#4)

"Iwasaki: A Colorful Tapestry of Nature's Treasures" Discover the enchanting world of Iwasaki

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge, Cyperus serotinus

Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge, Cyperus serotinus.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Leaves and seeds of bur-reed, Sparganium racemosum Huds

Leaves and seeds of bur-reed, Sparganium racemosum Huds.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush, Scirpus maritimus L

Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush, Scirpus maritimus L.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Inflorescence and rhizome of round turmeric, Curcuma rotunda

Inflorescence and rhizome of round turmeric, Curcuma rotunda.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

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Leaf of round turmeric, Curcuma rotunda L. (Zingiberacea), used in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Large leaved angelica plant: full plant

Large leaved angelica plant: full plant from root clump, stem, leaves and florets.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Rhizome and pink inflorescence of turmeric

Rhizome and pink inflorescence of turmeric, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea).. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L var macrophylla

Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L var macrophylla
Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea).. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Brown flowers and green leaves of wild Siamese

Brown flowers and green leaves of wild Siamese cardamom, Amomum xanthioides Wall.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: White flowers and leaves of cardamom, Elettaria

White flowers and leaves of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Root and seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton

Root and seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Snowparsley or cnidium plant Cnidium officinale

Snowparsley or cnidium plant Cnidium officinale
Snowparsley or cnidium plant. Cnidium officinale.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Leaves and stems of galanga or galangal, Alpinia

Leaves and stems of galanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Pink and brown rhizome and leaves of Japanese

Pink and brown rhizome and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Pink-flowered garanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak

Pink-flowered garanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper, Piper futo-kadzura Sieb

Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper, Piper futo-kadzura Sieb.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Stem and pale and dark green leaf fronds of

Stem and pale and dark green leaf fronds of the snowparsley plant. Cnidium officinale.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Purple seed and leaves of the long pepper, Piper longum

Purple seed and leaves of the long pepper, Piper longum.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus

Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum Lour.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus

Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum Lour.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Root, seeds, flowers and green leaves of wild

Root, seeds, flowers and green leaves of wild Siamese cardamom, Amomum xanthioides Wall.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Valerian with green roots, brown and dark green

Valerian with green roots, brown and dark green leaves, and white flowers, Nardostachys jatamansi.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian

Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian plant, Valerian celtica.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Several large dark green leaves and three thick

Several large dark green leaves and three thick stems of the Inula helenium plant.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Yellow root, stem and green leaves of lovage

Yellow root, stem and green leaves of lovage, Ligusticum ibukiense.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop

Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Large root cluster and base of leaves and stems

Large root cluster and base of leaves and stems of the Inula helenium plant.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium

Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Single peony flower in full bloom with crenellated

Single peony flower in full bloom with crenellated petals, Paeonia suffruticosa.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Green leaves, branches, and peony bud with

Green leaves, branches, and peony bud with a glimpse of crimson petals, Paeonia suffruticosa.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: White peony and pale pink peony, Paeonia obovata

White peony and pale pink peony, Paeonia obovata.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony

Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony, Paeonia obovata.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Single, large peony flower with pink and white

Single, large peony flower with pink and white petals and yellow and pink frilled center. Paeonia.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Green leaves and small white florets of the

Green leaves and small white florets of the wild or cow parsnip plant, Angelica anomala.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Large white peony flower with green stem

Large white peony flower with green stem and dark green leaves. Paeonia albiflora.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Leaves and delicate white florets of the licorice-root

Leaves and delicate white florets of the licorice-root plant (lovage). Ligusticum acutilobum.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Large brown wild parsnip root tuber, with leaves

Large brown wild parsnip root tuber, with leaves and tiny white flowers, Angelica anomala.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia

Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Rhizome and leaves of Chinese alpinia, Alpinia

Rhizome and leaves of Chinese alpinia, Alpinia chinensis rose.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid, Phajus

Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid, Phajus maculatus Lindl. var. minor FS.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Root, leaves and tiny white florets of Japanese

Root, leaves and tiny white florets of Japanese lovage, Ligusticum japonicum.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Roots and tiny pink and white flowers of burnet

Roots and tiny pink and white flowers of burnet saxifrage. Pimpinella calycina.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Leaves and stems of burnet saxifrage Pimpinella calycina

Leaves and stems of burnet saxifrage Pimpinella calycina
Leaves and stems of burnet saxifrage. Pimpinella calycina.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Leaves and fronds of carum Carum halopetalum

Leaves and fronds of carum Carum halopetalum
Leaves and fronds of carum. Carum halopetalum.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Leaves and flowers on a delicate, curved stem of carum

Leaves and flowers on a delicate, curved stem of carum.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Fronds of leaves and a floret of small white

Fronds of leaves and a floret of small white flowers of angelica polymorpha.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Roots, stem and leaves of angelica polymorpha

Roots, stem and leaves of angelica polymorpha.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageIwasaki Collection: Slender stem with a few leaves crowned with

Slender stem with a few leaves crowned with tiny white flowers, Japanese angelica miqueliana.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu




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"Iwasaki: A Colorful Tapestry of Nature's Treasures" Discover the enchanting world of Iwasaki, where vibrant hues and delicate fragrances intertwine to create a symphony for the senses. From the green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica, to the pink-flowered Chinese alpinia with its dark green foliage, every element tells a story of nature's artistry. Witness the beauty unfold as you encounter the mesmerizing combination of green and pink seeds from nutmeg and mace, Myristica. These tiny gems hold within them a wealth of flavors that have delighted palates for centuries. Immerse yourself in the scarlet camellia known as Chiri tsubaki or Thea japonica Nois var. Its velvety petals exude elegance while captivating your heart with their intense hue. Explore further into Iwasaki's realm as you encounter the rhizome and fruit of round China cardamom. This aromatic spice adds depth to culinary creations while its verdant leaves offer an exquisite touch to any garden. Delve into history through an intriguing glimpse at an old Japanese matchbox label adorned with dragons and men's heads. It serves as a reminder that Iwasaki is not just about nature but also encompasses cultural heritage. Be enchanted by white camellias such as Fuyusaku noshiratama or Yokoe haku - both varieties belonging to Thea japonica flore pleno forma. Their pristine petals symbolize purity while emanating gracefulness in every petal fold. Indulge your senses once more with crimson camellias like Daiwa sangai or Thea japonica Nois. These fiery blooms ignite passion within, leaving an indelible mark on your memory. Finally, lose yourself amidst Yoshino - a white camellia variety under Thea japonica Nois family tree.