山蕗
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Meanings
1
wild giant butterbur
Refers to a wild variety of butterbur (Petasites japonicus), often found in mountainous areas. The cross-reference to 蕗 (ふき) indicates it is a type of butterbur.
See also: ふき
Wild giant butterbur is often seen in mountainous areas in spring.
2
Refers to the plant Farfugium japonicum, also known as 石蕗 (つわぶき). This sense is distinct from the butterbur meaning and is a different species.
See also: つわぶき
Japanese silverleaf, like 石蕗, is a plant in the Asteraceae family.