also: しゅろそう
Veratrum maackii; false hellebore
A species of false hellebore native to East Asia. The name is a botanical term; in everyday contexts, it is primarily encountered in plant guides or specialist literature.
Veratrum maackii is a perennial plant that grows in moist mountainous areas.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the plant is normally referred to by its katakana name.
The name シュロソウ likely derives from the resemblance of its leaves to those of the hemp palm (棕櫚, しゅろ). The exact origin is uncertain.