Eleorchis japonica (species of orchid)
A species of terrestrial orchid native to Japan and parts of East Asia. Typically referred to by its katakana name in botanical and everyday contexts.
Eleorchis japonica is a wild orchid that grows in wetlands.
Standard katakana spelling for this orchid species.
Kanji spelling is uncommon; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
From 沢, “marsh,” and 蘭, “orchid,” referring to the plant’s marshy habitat.