At Kumonotaira, the Rhododendron aureum are approaching the end of their blooming season, while the Sieversia pentapetala, Phyllodoce caerulea, Potentilla matsumurae, Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia and various other flowers are forming communities in their place. However, while the area is still beautiful to see overall, there are signs that the season is coming to an end. (The Sieversia pentapetala are already starting to become cottony.)
I should mention that soon it will be time for the Bryanthus gmelinii to blossom. (The blossoms are already starting to open little by little.)
In the direction of Utsukushigahara, communities of Sieversia pentapetala, Phyllodoce caerulea, and Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia are forming where the snow has melted.
In all cases, the flowers that bloomed first are nearing the end. It appears the plants in this area are starting and ending their blooming early this year.
I should mention that, as of today, the Akaishi River can be crossed without difficulty. There is still a snowy gorge of about 40 meters remaining below the Hokuchindake junction.
Climbers should be sure to bring all of the gear needed to climb safely.
Photos: Kumonotaira (left) and Utsukushigahara looking toward the Akaishi River (right) Jul. 16
I should mention that soon it will be time for the Bryanthus gmelinii to blossom. (The blossoms are already starting to open little by little.)
In the direction of Utsukushigahara, communities of Sieversia pentapetala, Phyllodoce caerulea, and Primula cuneifolia var. cuneifolia are forming where the snow has melted.
In all cases, the flowers that bloomed first are nearing the end. It appears the plants in this area are starting and ending their blooming early this year.
I should mention that, as of today, the Akaishi River can be crossed without difficulty. There is still a snowy gorge of about 40 meters remaining below the Hokuchindake junction.
Climbers should be sure to bring all of the gear needed to climb safely.
Photos: Kumonotaira (left) and Utsukushigahara looking toward the Akaishi River (right) Jul. 16
