サンカヨウ 山荷葉 山荷花
[b][i]Diphylleia grayi[/i][/b] (lit. double-leaf of Gray) is a species of [[flower]]ing plant of the genus [i]Diphylleia[/i] in the family [i]Berberidaceae[/i] (barberry family). It is known for its [[white flower]]s that become [[transparent flower|translucent]] in rain or high humidity, earning it the common name [i]skeleton flower[/i].

Diphylleia grayi flowers have six obovate white petals and six yellow stamens surrounding a green pistil in the center. After blooming, the flowers turn into blue to purple berries.

h5. Examples
* !asset #21948304: Photo reference: Before rain
* !asset #21948297: Photo reference: After rain
* !post #7602529

h4. See Also
* [[Ghost pipe (flower)|]]

h4. External links
* "Wikipedia: Diphylleia grayi":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphylleia_grayi
* "Wikipedia: Berberidaceae":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berberidaceae
skeleton flower (plant)