noun
Miquel's mazus; Mazus miquelii
A small flowering plant native to East Asia, often found in moist places. The name literally means 'heron moss'.
See also: 紫鷺苔
湿地でサギゴケが群生しているのを見つけた。
I found a colony of Miquel's mazus growing in the marsh.
A related species, Mazus miquelii f. albiflorus, with white flowers; sometimes considered a form of サギゴケ.
The name 鷺苔 (heron moss) likely refers to the plant's habitat and appearance, but the exact derivation is uncertain.