noun
western pearly everlasting; pearly everlasting
A perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, native to Japan and other parts of Asia and North America. The name literally means 'mountain mother and child', referring to the plant's appearance.
ヤマハハコは夏に白い花を咲かせます。
Yamahahako blooms with white flowers in summer.
登山道の脇にヤマハハコが群生していた。
Yamahahako was growing in clusters along the mountain trail.
The name ヤマハハコ (山母子) literally means 'mountain mother and child', likely from the appearance of the flower heads. The exact origin is uncertain.