Translation guide
A specific species of wild ginger native to East Asia. In Japanese, it is known as 双葉葵 (futabaaoi) or simply 葵 (aoi) in certain contexts, though the latter can refer to other plants as well.
Referring to the specific plant Asarum caulescens, a low-growing perennial with heart-shaped leaves.
The standard Japanese name for Asarum caulescens. Literally 'two-leaf hollyhock', though it is not a true hollyhock.
双葉葵は山地の林床に自生する。
Asarum caulescens grows naturally on forest floors in mountainous areas.
A broader term that can refer to various plants in the Asarum genus or even other genera like Alcea (hollyhock). Use with caution as it is ambiguous.
Without context, 葵 may be interpreted as hollyhock or other plants. Use 双葉葵 for clarity.
この葵は双葉葵という種類です。
This aoi is a type called futabaaoi (Asarum caulescens).