Thunberg's fleabane; Erigeron thunbergii
A species of flowering plant in the daisy family, native to Japan. Botanical term.
Thunberg's fleabane is a perennial plant found in alpine regions.
Katakana spelling commonly used for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name combines 深山 (deep mountains) and 東菊 (a type of aster), reflecting its habitat and appearance. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.