noun
narcissus anemone; narcissus-flowered anemone
A perennial herb of the buttercup family, native to alpine regions of Japan. The name ハクサンイチゲ refers to its white flowers resembling narcissus and its discovery on Mt. Hakusan.
白山の高山帯では、夏にハクサンイチゲが群生している。
In the alpine zone of Mt. Hakusan, narcissus anemones grow in clusters in summer.
The name ハクサンイチゲ (白山一華) literally means 'Hakusan single flower', referring to its white, single-petaled appearance and its association with Mt. Hakusan. The derivation is straightforward from the kanji components.