23 August, 2010

Morning glory

This summer is two hot. The flower of Morning glories are opening in early morning
and are fading at late morning, taken at a.m.9:00, as you can see the following photos.



13 August, 2010

Morning glory

Morning glories begin to blooming in the fence of my clinic.



12 August, 2010

Morning glory

Morning glory=朝顔(日本語)=牽牛(中文).
The flower usually opens in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
It was first introduced to Japan by the Japanese mission to China in 

early 8th centuries as a drug (The seeds contain alkaloids and use as 
a laxative).