Japanese mazus; Mazus pumilus
A small flowering plant in the Mazaceae family, native to East Asia. Often found in moist, disturbed areas.
Japanese mazus was blooming by the roadside.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and mainly seen in botanical contexts.
The name トキワハゼ (常磐黄櫨) literally means 'evergreen haze', referring to the plant's persistent leaves and small, scattered flowers.