noun
horny goat weed; Epimedium grandiflorum var. thunbergianum
A flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family, native to Japan. The name comes from the anchor-like shape of the flower. Often used in traditional medicine.
イカリソウは春に独特な形の花を咲かせます。
Horny goat weed blooms with uniquely shaped flowers in spring.
この漢方薬にはイカリソウが含まれています。
This herbal medicine contains horny goat weed.
Named after the anchor-like shape of its flower (碇/錨 meaning 'anchor'). The English common name 'horny goat weed' is a translation of its Chinese name, reflecting its traditional use as an aphrodisiac.