Parasenecio farfarifolius var. bulbifer; a variety of Indian plantain
A specific botanical variety; primarily a technical term.
Tama-buki is a perennial plant that grows in moist mountainous areas.
Kanji form; rarely used.
Alternate kanji form; rarely used.
The name likely derives from 玉 (tama, 'ball') + 蕗 (fuki, 'butterbur'), referring to the bulbils or rounded shape of the plant.