noun
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.
アケボノソウは秋に白い花を咲かせる。
Swertia bimaculata blooms white flowers in autumn.
山道でアケボノソウを見つけた。
I found a Swertia bimaculata on the mountain path.
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.