also: ばいけいそう
white false hellebore
A poisonous perennial plant native to Japan and East Asia, Veratrum oxysepalum. Often found in mountainous areas.
White false hellebore is a poisonous plant that grows in moist mountainous areas.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts.
The Japanese name バイケイソウ (梅蕙草) literally means 'plum orchid grass', referring to the flower's resemblance to plum and orchid blossoms. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.