Isahaya-koshimino Believed Extinct

Chinka Zufu, (before 1700), Watanabe, 1969, pl.54 & 620: A large two tiered bloom of dark crimson with white spots, with stamens exposed on both tiers. Originated in Japan. The "Koshimino" is a hip length, straw raincoat and alludes to the two tiered flower with the inner tier similar to this ancient form of peasant garment.(Believed extinct.)