noun
Gaultheria adenothrix; alpine shrublet
A specific alpine plant in the Ericaceae family, native to Japan. The name literally means 'red thing', referring to its red berries. Used in botanical contexts.
アカモノは高山帯で見られる小さな低木です。
Gaultheria adenothrix is a small shrub found in alpine zones.
秋になるとアカモノの実が赤く色づきます。
In autumn, the berries of Gaultheria adenothrix turn red.
The name アカモノ (赤物) literally means 'red thing', likely referring to the plant's red berries. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.