noun
Japanese stilt grass
A species of annual grass native to Asia, often considered invasive elsewhere. Scientific name: Microstegium vimineum.
アシボソは林床に広がる一年草だ。
Japanese stilt grass is an annual plant that spreads across forest floors.
The name アシボソ (脚細) literally means 'thin legs', likely referring to the slender stems of the grass. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.