knotgrass; Polygonum aviculare
A common annual weed found in gardens and paths; also known as 道柳 (みちやなぎ).
See also: ミチヤナギ
Knotgrass was growing in the corner of the garden.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
Literally 'garden willow', from 庭 (にわ, garden) + 柳 (やなぎ, willow), referring to its willow-like leaves and common habitat.