Sasamorpha borealis; a species of bamboo grass native to Japan
A specific bamboo grass species (Sasamorpha borealis) found in Japan. Often referred to by the kana name みすず. Related to すずたけ (篠竹).
See also: スズタケ (すずたけ)
Misuzu is a type of bamboo grass that grows wild in the mountains of Japan.
この地域では、みすずを工芸品の材料として利用しています。
In this region, they use misuzu as a material for crafts.
Usually written in kana; the kanji forms 水篶 and 三篶 are rare and may not be widely recognized.
Rare kanji spelling; the character 篶 is not in common use.
Rare kanji spelling; the character 篶 is not in common use.
The origin of the name みすず is uncertain. It may be a native Japanese name for this plant, possibly related to すず (篠), an old term for bamboo grass.