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ID Code RA-153
Photographer Shigeo Hayashi
Provider Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Location Moto-machi, Hakushima areas
Distance from the Hypocenter (m) 900
Description Castsor-oil plant with variegated coloration
Location: Moto-machi
Distance from hypocenter: approx. 900m
This castor oil plant was picked in the area of Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine. Radiation damage caused chlorophyll deficiency and color variegation. The variegated colors are yellow or white. Some of the leaves show immature growth.

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