also: れいじんそう
noun
Aconitum loczyanum; a species of monkshood
A specific species of monkshood native to parts of Asia. The name is a botanical term; in everyday contexts, it may simply be referred to as a type of トリカブト (monkshood).
レイジンソウはトリカブトの仲間で、青紫色の花を咲かせる。
Aconitum loczyanum is a type of monkshood that produces bluish-purple flowers.
トリカブト is the general term for monkshood (Aconitum) and is much more commonly known. レイジンソウ refers to a specific species within that genus.
The name レイジンソウ (伶人草) literally means 'actor grass' or 'musician grass', possibly from the shape of the flower resembling a traditional court musician's hat. The exact origin is uncertain.