also: いちやくそう
noun
shinleaf (Pyrola japonica)
A small evergreen woodland plant native to East Asia, bearing white or pinkish bell-shaped flowers. The name literally means 'one-medicine herb', reflecting its traditional medicinal use.
イチヤクソウは山地の林床に生える多年草です。
Shinleaf is a perennial herb that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
イチヤクソウの花は下向きに咲き、白や淡いピンク色をしています。
The flowers of shinleaf bloom facing downward and are white or pale pink.
The name イチヤクソウ (一薬草) literally means 'one-medicine herb', referring to its historical use as a single-herb remedy. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with the plant's medicinal properties.