noun
Saxifraga japonica; Japanese saxifrage
A species of saxifrage native to Japan. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, the katakana name is used.
フキユキノシタは湿った岩場に生える多年草です。
Saxifraga japonica is a perennial plant that grows on damp rocky areas.
The name likely derives from the resemblance of its leaves to those of the butterbur (フキ) and its growth habit under snow (雪の下), but the exact origin is uncertain.