noun
A spring-blooming perennial wildflower native to Japan. Often called 雪割り草 (ゆきわりそう) as well.
See also: 雪割り草 (ゆきわりそう)
早春の山で、みすみそうが可憐な花を咲かせていた。
In the early spring mountains, hepaticas were blooming with lovely flowers.
Another common name for the same plant, emphasizing its habit of blooming as the snow melts.
The name 三角草 (みすみそう) literally means 'triangle grass', referring to the shape of its leaves. The exact origin of the reading is uncertain.