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Romaji:  Kiri

Genus & species:   Paulownia tomentosa

Family & subfamily:Paulowniacea

Notes:  Called the Phoenix Tree for its ability to regenerate from roots, large purple flowers

Specimen at Takayama: above no-entry sign at Main Road, also one at House 39 near cliff

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulownia_tomentosa

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