noun
Arisaema serratum; jack-in-the-pulpit (species)
A species of jack-in-the-pulpit native to East Asia, known for its distinctive pitcher-like spathe and spadix. The name literally means 'mamushi grass', referring to the snake-like appearance of its stem.
山道の脇にマムシグサが生えていた。
Arisaema serratum was growing along the mountain path.
マムシグサの花は独特な形をしている。
The flower of Arisaema serratum has a unique shape.
テンナンショウ is the broader genus Arisaema, while マムシグサ specifically refers to Arisaema serratum.
The name マムシグサ (蝮草) literally means 'mamushi grass', referring to the snake-like mottled pattern on its stem that resembles the Japanese pit viper (マムシ). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name is descriptive of its appearance.