noun
bastard lupine; lupine clover; hop clover; trefoil
Refers to Trifolium lupinaster, a clover species native to parts of Asia and Europe. The Japanese name シャジクソウ is the common term.
シャジクソウは北海道の草原で見られる。
Bastard lupine can be found in the grasslands of Hokkaido.
The name シャジクソウ (車軸草) literally means 'axle grass', likely from the shape of the leaves or flower heads. The exact origin is uncertain.