Asian skunk cabbage
A perennial plant native to Japan and the Russian Far East, known for its large leaves and white spathe. Often found in wetlands and marshes.
In Oze, the Asian skunk cabbages bloom all at once in spring.
The name 水芭蕉 literally means 'water bashō (Japanese banana plant)', referring to its large leaves and wetland habitat. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.