Fruits of Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex)(Hamagou-no Mi)

ハマゴウの実

Fruits that float on the ocean surface

The globose fruits of Vitex rotundifolia (beach vitex or roundleaf chastetree) float on the sea surface and are carried to faraway places. They are used as crude drugs known as “Shrub Chaste Tree Fruit” (or Viticis Fructus) to serve as tonics and refrigerants. Since they are lightweight and have a nice aroma, the fruits of Vitex rotundifolia are often dried to be placed inside pillows.

Information

Municipality
Kushimoto Town
Area
Eda, Kushimoto Town
Season / Time zone
Autumn / Daytime
Weather conditions
Sunny Cloudy
Frequency of appearance
According to seasons

Access

60 minutes’ walk from JR Tako Station

Tags

Recommended spot

JR Tako Station > JR Kushimoto Station