Kikutoji (1810) Believed Extinct

Okumura, ca. 1810, Chinka Hini’i; Chinka Zufu, (before 1700), Watanabe, 1969, pl.695; Peony form, medium size, red; Hirayama, Tokuo, (latter 17th Century), Tsubaki Byōbu. No description. Yashiro, 1841, Kokon Yōrankō, vol.309: Peony form, red, divided stamen cluster. Originated in Japan. This name refers to the chrysanthemum shaped knot attached to traditional Japanese garments. Note: Nanzezare, Hyakuchinshū, 1630, is thought to be a synonym.(Believed extinct.)