noun
eastern skunk cabbage
A perennial plant native to eastern North America, known for its foul smell and early spring flowering. In Japanese, it is called ザゼンソウ because its dark purple spathe resembles a Zen meditation cushion (座禅).
ザゼンソウは湿地に生える多年草です。
The eastern skunk cabbage is a perennial plant that grows in wetlands.
春先にザゼンソウの花が咲くと、独特の臭いがし
When the eastern skunk cabbage blooms in early spring, it gives off a distinctive odor.
The Japanese name ザゼンソウ (座禅草) literally means 'zazen grass', referring to the shape of its spathe, which resembles a monk seated in meditation. The plant is native to North America and was introduced to Japan, where it acquired this descriptive name.