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.
Yamahahako blooms with white flowers in summer.
Yamahahako was growing in clusters along the mountain trail.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
Formed from 山 and ハハコ, the latter referring to its resemblance or relationship in naming to ハハコグサ; the name denotes a mountain-growing plant of that general appearance.