地獄の釜の蓋
Meanings
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creeping bugleweed
Ajuga decumbens, a low-growing perennial herb. The Japanese name literally means 'lid of hell's cauldron', possibly from its traditional medicinal use or appearance.
See also: キランソウ
Creeping bugleweed is a perennial that produces purple flowers in spring.
Expressions
- 地獄の釜の蓋も開くeven hell's cauldron lid opens during Obon and New Year