noun
Japanese canopy plant; Paris japonica
A perennial herb native to Japan, known for its whorl of leaves and single flower. Botanical name Paris japonica.
キヌガサソウは山地の湿った林床に生える。
Paris japonica grows on moist forest floors in mountainous areas.
キヌガサソウの花は葉の中心に一つだけ咲く。
The flower of Paris japonica blooms singly at the center of its leaves.
The name キヌガサソウ (衣笠草) literally means 'silk umbrella plant', referring to the shape of its leaves. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.