Daphne pseudomezereum; a species of daphne shrub
A deciduous shrub native to Japan; its bark was traditionally used for papermaking. The name literally means 'ogre binding'.
Daphne pseudomezereum blooms with yellow flowers in early spring.
Many Daphne pseudomezereum grow wild along this mountain path.
Katakana spelling, common for plant names.
Rare kanji spelling; the plant name is usually written in kana.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; very rare.
The name おにしばり (鬼縛り) literally means 'ogre binding', possibly from the toughness of its bark. The exact origin is uncertain.