noun
wavyleaf basketgrass
A species of grass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) native to Asia, often found in shaded areas.
チヂミザサは林の下でよく見られる。
Wavyleaf basketgrass is often found under trees in forests.
The name チヂミザサ literally means 'shrivelled bamboo grass', from 縮み (shrivelling) and 笹 (bamboo grass), referring to the crinkled appearance of the leaves.