Alaska bellheather
A small evergreen shrub native to alpine and arctic regions, including Japan. Botanical name: Harrimanella stelleriana.
The Alaska bellheather is a small evergreen shrub that grows in alpine rocky areas.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; use the katakana form in practice.
The Japanese name ジムカデ (地百足) literally means 'ground centipede', likely from the appearance of its creeping stems or leaves. The exact derivation is uncertain.