noun
fringed iris; Iris gracilipes
A species of iris native to Japan, with delicate fringed petals. Often found in wooded areas.
See also: 著莪
姫著莪は春に薄紫色の花を咲かせる。
The fringed iris blooms pale purple flowers in spring.
著莪 is the more common iris species (Iris japonica), while 姫著莪 is a smaller, fringed variety.
The name combines 姫 (hime, 'princess' or 'small and delicate') with 著莪 (shaga, a type of iris), referring to its dainty appearance compared to the common 著莪.