whitish gentian; Gentiana algida
A species of gentian with whitish flowers, found in alpine regions. The name is usually written in kana.
The whitish gentian is a type of alpine plant.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts.
The name トウヤクリンドウ (当薬竜胆) combines 当薬 (tōyaku, 'medicine') and 竜胆 (rindō, 'gentian'), referring to its use in traditional medicine. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.