Asarum caulescens; wild ginger species
A specific species of wild ginger native to East Asia. The Japanese name literally means 'two-leaf grass'. Compare with 二葉葵 (futaba aoi), a related plant.
See also: フタバアオイ
Asarum caulescens is a perennial herb that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
Around here, you can see Asarum caulescens flowers in spring.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling is also used.
The name 両葉草 (morohagusa) literally means 'two-leaf grass', referring to the plant's characteristic paired leaves. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.