Kanji:        木通

Romaji:      Akebi  

Genus & species:    Akebia trifoliata & qinata

Family & subfamily:Lardizabalaceae

Notes:   Creeper, two species, 3 & 5 leaves: large edible fruits, brown flowers (hence ‘the Chocolate vine’)

Specimen at Takayama:

Link: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/アケビ

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Akebi