Swertia bimaculata; felwort species
A flowering plant native to East Asia, known for its distinctive spotted petals. The name アケボノソウ (dawn grass) refers to the pattern resembling the dawn sky.
Swertia bimaculata blooms white flowers in autumn.
I found a Swertia bimaculata on the mountain path.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; the kanji form 曙草 is rare.
Kanji form is uncommon; the plant is usually written in kana.
The name アケボノソウ (曙草) literally means 'dawn grass', referring to the flower's spotted pattern that resembles the colors of dawn. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.