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Fatsia japonica (Thunb.) Decne. & Planch.
Family: ARALIACEAEGenus: Fatsia
Species: japonica (Thunb.) Decne. & Planch.
Common names: Castor Oil Plant; Japanese Aralia
Distribution summary: Japan
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Woodlands
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L)
Flowering months: October, November
Reason for growing: Medicinal