Asarum caulescens; wild ginger species
A specific species of wild ginger native to East Asia. The Japanese name literally means 'two-leaf grass'. Compare with 二葉葵 (futaba aoi), a related plant.
See also: フタバアオイ
Asarum caulescens is a perennial herb that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
Around here, you can see Asarum caulescens flowers in spring.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in kana.
The name 両葉草 (morohagusa) literally means 'two-leaf grass', referring to the plant's characteristic paired leaves. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.