Maianthemum yesoense; a flowering plant in the asparagus family
A specific plant species native to Japan; the name is typically written in katakana. Used in botanical and gardening contexts.
Maianthemum yesoense is a perennial plant that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
This field guide has a photo of the Maianthemum yesoense flower.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names and is the usual written form for this species.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; the plant is usually written in kana.
The name ヒロハユキザサ literally means 'broad-leaf snow bamboo grass', referring to the plant's broad leaves and its resemblance to ユキザサ (Maianthemum japonicum). The exact derivation is uncertain.