noun
Ajuga yesoensis; a species of bugle
A specific plant species in the genus Ajuga. The name is typically written in katakana as ニシキゴロモ.
ニシキゴロモは山地の林床に生える多年草です。
Ajuga yesoensis is a perennial herb that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
The name ニシキゴロモ literally means 'brocade robe', likely referring to the plant's appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.