春黄金花(サンシュユ) Shan zhu yu

 　日本名は春黄金花(ハルコガネバナ)ですが、中国名の山茱萸(サンシュユ)の方が通りがよいです。

　この赤い実は、渋みが強いのでそのままでは食べられません。焼酎に漬けると、滋養強壮や疲労回復などに効く果実酒ができるそうです。

　Its Japanese name is "Harukoganebana", which means golden flowers in spring, but it is better known by its Chinese name "Shan zhu yu".

　It is not possible to eat this red fruit as it has a strong astringent taste. If you soak the fruits in distilled spirits, you can make a fruit wine that is effective for nutritional fortification and recovery from physical exhaustion.

flowers taken in March