noun
Oriental ostrich fern
A fern species (Pentarhizidium orientale) native to East Asia. The name is a botanical term; in everyday contexts, it may be unfamiliar to non-specialists.
イヌガンソクは山地の湿った場所に生えるシダ植物です。
The Oriental ostrich fern is a fern that grows in moist mountainous areas.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name イヌガンソク literally means 'dog goose-foot', likely from the shape of the fronds. The exact derivation is uncertain.