Seri

Man’yō Name Seri
世理、芹子(せり)
Modern Name  Seri
芹・芹子・水芹(セリ)
English Names Java waterdropwort, Japanese parsley, Chinese celery
Scientific Name F. Apiaceae
Oenanthe javanica
Distribution Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
Appearance
Seasonal Association
 Spring

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One thought on “Seri”

  1. Seri is apparently one of the seven spring herbs (春の七草) eaten on the festival of seven herbs (七草の節句), which is held on the seventh day of the first month.

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