Potentilla cryptotaeniae (species of flowering plant)
A specific species of flowering plant in the genus Potentilla. The Japanese name is usually written in katakana, as is common for many plant names.
See also: 狼牙
Potentilla cryptotaeniae is a perennial herb that grows in moist mountainous areas.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the plant is normally written in kana.
The name ミツモトソウ is of Japanese origin, likely derived from the plant's appearance or habitat, but the exact derivation is uncertain.