noun
Calanthe discolor; ebine orchid
A species of terrestrial orchid native to Japan and East Asia, known for its attractive flowers. Often grown as an ornamental plant.
庭にエビネが咲いている。
Ebine orchids are blooming in the garden.
エビネは春に花を咲かせる。
Ebine orchids bloom in spring.
Calanthe is the genus name; エビネ specifically refers to Calanthe discolor, a common species in Japan.
The name エビネ (ebine) likely derives from the shape of the pseudobulbs and roots, which resemble shrimp (海老/蝦, ebi) and roots (根, ne). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.