dwarf mondo grass; Ophiopogon japonicus
A low-growing evergreen perennial often used as ground cover or in traditional gardens. Also known as ジャノヒゲ (snake's beard).
See also: ジャノヒゲ
I planted dwarf mondo grass along the edge of the garden.
Dwarf mondo grass grows well even in shade.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice. 髭 is a non-jōyō kanji.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; rarely used.
Literally 'dragon's beard', from the appearance of the plant's slender leaves.