Japanese Rice Paper Plant

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Dendrobium spectabile

Gnetum gnemon

Japanese Camellia

Japanese Rice Paper Plant

Mahonia hybrid

Rosy Periwinkle

Common Name: Japanese Rice Paper Plant

Scientific Name: Edgeworthia chrysantha

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One of the many winter-flowering plants at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Japanese Rice Paper plant is smothered with fragrant, bright yellow flowers in late January and February. Reaching a height of six feet, its large leaves lend a tropical look to the shade garden. The bark of the plant is used to make banknote paper in Japan.