also: いわうちわ
Nippon bells; Shortia uniflora
A perennial plant native to Japan, known for its bell-shaped flowers. The name is usually written in katakana.
Nippon bells bloom white flowers in spring.
I found Nippon bells in the mountains.
Hiragana spelling, also common for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; usually written in kana.
The name イワウチワ literally means 'rock fan', referring to the shape of its leaves. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.