noun
Adiantum edgeworthii; maidenhair fern species
A specific species of maidenhair fern native to East Asia. Botanical term; learners may encounter it in nature guides or gardening contexts.
乙女孔雀は、湿った岩場に自生するシダ植物です。
Adiantum edgeworthii is a fern that grows naturally on damp rocky surfaces.
山道でおとめくじゃくを見つけた。
I found an Adiantum edgeworthii on the mountain trail.
The name 乙女孔雀 (otomekujaku) literally means 'maiden peacock,' likely referring to the delicate, fan-shaped fronds resembling a peacock's tail. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.