American dune grass; Leymus mollis
A coastal grass species native to northern regions; the Japanese name literally means 'beach garlic'.
American dune grass is often seen on the coasts of Hokkaido.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 浜 (beach) and 大蒜 (garlic); rarely used in practice.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; even less common than 浜大蒜.
Compound of 浜 (hama, 'beach') and 大蒜 (ninniku, 'garlic'), referring to the plant's garlic-like appearance and coastal habitat.