noun
Luzula capitata (species of woodrush)
A small perennial plant in the rush family, native to East Asia. The name literally means 'sparrow's spear', referring to the shape of its leaves or inflorescence.
スズメノヤリは春に小さな茶色い花を咲かせる。
Luzula capitata blooms small brown flowers in spring.
noun
shortawn foxtail (Alopecurus aequalis)
A grass species with short awns, also called 雀の鉄砲 (sparrow's gun). The name 雀の槍 is sometimes applied to this plant as well.
See also: 雀の鉄砲
スズメノヤリは水田の畦などで見られるイネ科の植物だ。
Alopecurus aequalis is a grass species found on paddy field ridges.
Another name for Alopecurus aequalis (shortawn foxtail), literally 'sparrow's gun'. 雀の槍 is sometimes used synonymously.
Literally 'sparrow's spear', from 雀 (sparrow) + の (possessive particle) + 槍 (spear). The name likely refers to the shape of the leaves or flower heads.