leafy goodyera (Goodyera foliosa)
A species of orchid native to East Asia. The name is a botanical term; in everyday contexts, it is rarely encountered outside of plant guides or gardening.
Goodyera foliosa is a small orchid that grows on forest floors.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical contexts; the word is usually written in kana.
The name combines 曙 (akebono, 'dawn') with 繻子蘭 (shusuran, 'Goodyera schlechtendaliana'), referring to a related orchid. The exact naming origin is uncertain, but it likely describes the plant's appearance or flowering time.