A flowering plant, Hepatica nobilis var. japonica f. variegata. Often grouped with 三角草 (みすみそう) and 雪割り草 (ゆきわりそう) as related species.
See also: みすみそう · 雪割草 (ゆきわりそう)
Hepatica blooms with white or pink flowers in early spring.
Hepatica is popular among wildflower enthusiasts.
Another related hepatica species, also called 雪割草.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly encountered in botanical contexts.
The name スハマソウ likely derives from the shape of the leaves resembling a 州浜 (すはま, a sandbank or gravel bar). The exact origin is uncertain.