noun
Maianthemum japonicum; Japanese false Solomon's seal
A perennial monocot native to Japan, with small white flowers and bamboo-like leaves. The name 雪笹 (snow bamboo grass) reflects its appearance.
ユキザサは山地の林床に生える多年草です。
Maianthemum japonicum is a perennial plant that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
春になると、ユキザサの白い花が咲きます。
In spring, the white flowers of Maianthemum japonicum bloom.
The Japanese name ユキザサ (雪笹) literally means 'snow bamboo grass', referring to the plant's white flowers and bamboo-like leaves. The scientific name is Maianthemum japonicum.