Alaskan arnica (Arnica unalascensis)
A flowering plant native to Alaska and northeastern Asia; the Japanese name literally means 'rabbit chrysanthemum'.
Alaskan arnica is a perennial plant that grows in alpine meadows.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
The name ウサギギク (兎菊) literally means 'rabbit chrysanthemum', likely from the shape of its leaves or flowers. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.