noun
thale cress; Arabidopsis thaliana
A small flowering plant widely used as a model organism in plant biology and genetics.
シロイヌナズナは植物の研究でよく使われる。
Arabidopsis thaliana is often used in plant research.
The Japanese name シロイヌナズナ literally means 'white dog's shepherd's purse', referring to its resemblance to ナズナ (shepherd's purse) and its white flowers. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.