Sanguisorba hakusanensis
A species of burnet native to Japan, known for its pink, bottlebrush-like flower spikes.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis is a perennial plant that grows in moist mountain meadows.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the plant is normally written in kana.
The name カライトソウ (唐糸草) literally means 'Chinese thread grass', referring to the plant's long, thread-like stamens. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.