ハコネシダ

ハ

コ

ネ

シ

ダ

Meanings

noun

Adiantum monochlamys; Hakone maidenhair fern

usually written using kana alone

A specific species of maidenhair fern native to East Asia, including Japan. The name refers to the Hakone region. Used in botanical and gardening contexts.

ハコネシダは湿しめった岩いわ場ばに自じ生せいしている。
Adiantum monochlamys grows naturally on damp rocky surfaces.
庭にわの陰かげにハコネシダを植うえた。
I planted Hakone maidenhair fern in a shady part of the garden.

Kanji

箱box, chest, case
根root, radical, head (pimple)
羊sheep
歯tooth, cog

Related words

イワガネソウ
Another fern species (Coniogramme intermedia) sometimes confused with maidenhair ferns, but belongs to a different genus.
アジアンタム
General term for maidenhair ferns (genus Adiantum), often used for ornamental varieties. ハコネシダ is one specific species within this group.

Built from

箱はこ+根ね+シダ

Written forms

箱はこ根ね羊歯しだ
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical contexts; learners will almost always encounter the katakana form.
はこねしだ
Hiragana spelling is also used, though katakana is more common for plant names.

Etymology

Named after the Hakone region (箱根) combined with 羊歯 (しだ, 'fern'). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely refers to the area where the plant was first collected or is commonly found.