Japanese sweet flag; Acorus gramineus
A perennial plant native to East Asia, often used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental. The name refers specifically to the species Acorus gramineus.
Japanese sweet flag is a plant that grows in wetlands.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; learners should use the katakana form.
The name セキショウ (石菖) comes from Chinese, where it refers to a similar plant. The exact derivation is uncertain.