also: しゅろそう
Veratrum maackii; false hellebore
A species of false hellebore native to East Asia. The name is a botanical term; in everyday contexts, it is primarily encountered in plant guides or specialist literature.
Veratrum maackii is a perennial plant that grows in moist mountainous areas.
The name シュロソウ likely derives from the resemblance of its leaves to those of the hemp palm (棕櫚, しゅろ). The exact origin is uncertain.