noun
Chinese asparagus; Asparagus cochinchinensis
A plant species native to East Asia, used in traditional medicine. The name is usually written in katakana.
クサスギカズラは漢方薬に使われることがある。
Chinese asparagus is sometimes used in traditional Chinese medicine.
The name literally means 'grass cedar vine', likely referring to the plant's appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.