noun
Asiatic pennywort; gotu kola; Centella asiatica
A creeping herb used in traditional medicine and cooking; the Japanese name literally means 'pot grass'.
ツボクサはアジアの伝統医学でよく使われる。
Gotu kola is often used in traditional Asian medicine.
庭にツボクサが生えている。
Asiatic pennywort is growing in the garden.
The name ツボクサ (pot grass) likely refers to the shape of the leaves or its traditional use in pots. The exact origin is uncertain.