Arisaema urashima; cobra lily
A species of cobra lily native to Japan, known for its long, thread-like appendage resembling a fishing line, hence the name referencing Urashima Tarō.
Arisaema urashima grows on moist forest floors in mountainous areas.
The flower of this cobra lily is characterized by its long, slender appendage.
Usually written in katakana as a plant name; the kanji form 浦島草 is less common.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Named after Urashima Tarō, a figure from Japanese folklore, because the plant's long, thread-like spadix appendage is likened to a fishing line.