noun
Ophiopogon planiscapus
A flowering plant in the asparagus family, native to Japan. The name literally means 'big-leaf snake's beard', referring to its long, grass-like leaves.
オオバジャノヒゲは日本庭園の下草としてよく使われる。
Ophiopogon planiscapus is often used as ground cover in Japanese gardens.
このオオバジャノヒゲは黒い実をつける。
This Ophiopogon planiscapus bears black berries.
ジャノヒゲ (Ophiopogon japonicus) is a related species with narrower leaves; オオバジャノヒゲ has broader leaves, as the name suggests.
From 大葉 (おおば, 'large leaf') + 蛇の鬚 (じゃのひげ, 'snake's beard'), referring to the plant's broad, grass-like leaves.