noun
Arabis flagellosa; rockcress species
A species of rockcress native to Japan. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, the katakana name is used.
スズシロソウは春に白い花を咲かせる。
Arabis flagellosa blooms with white flowers in spring.
The name スズシロソウ likely derives from すずしろ (清白), meaning 'pure white', referring to the flower color, combined with 草 (そう, 'grass/herb'). The exact derivation is uncertain.