telegraph plant; semaphore plant; dancing plant
A plant (Codariocalyx motorius) known for its leaflets that move visibly, especially in response to sound or light.
The telegraph plant is known for its leaves moving in response to sound.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical contexts or when emphasizing the plant name.
The name 舞萩 (まいはぎ) literally means 'dancing bush clover', referring to the plant's moving leaflets. The derivation is straightforward from the kanji components.