Parasenecio adenostyloides (species of daisy)
A perennial plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Japan. The name literally means 'crab bat', likely from the shape of its leaves.
Parasenecio adenostyloides is a perennial herb that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; the word is usually written in kana.
The name カニコウモリ (蟹蝙蝠) literally means 'crab bat', likely referring to the shape of the leaves resembling a crab or a bat. The exact origin is uncertain.