houseleek; Sempervivum
Refers to any plant of the genus Sempervivum, commonly known as houseleeks or liveforever.
Houseleeks are drought-tolerant succulents.
The houseleek in the garden bloomed with small flowers.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name 万代草 (bandaisō) literally means 'ten-thousand-generation plant', likely referring to the plant's hardiness and longevity. The exact origin is uncertain.