Ophiopogon planiscapus
A flowering plant in the asparagus family, native to Japan. The name literally means 'big-leaf snake's beard', referring to its long, grass-like leaves.
Ophiopogon planiscapus is often used as ground cover in Japanese gardens.
This Ophiopogon planiscapus bears black berries.
ジャノヒゲ (Ophiopogon japonicus) is a related species with narrower leaves; オオバジャノヒゲ has broader leaves, as the name suggests.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical contexts; usually written in kana.
From 大葉 (おおば, 'large leaf') + 蛇の鬚 (じゃのひげ, 'snake's beard'), referring to the plant's broad, grass-like leaves.