hop trefoil; low hop clover
A species of clover (Trifolium campestre) with small yellow flower heads that resemble hop clusters.
Hop trefoil was blooming by the roadside.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and mainly encountered in botanical contexts; learners should use the katakana spelling.
The name クスダマツメクサ literally means 'medicine-ball clover', likely from the resemblance of its flower heads to traditional Japanese medicine balls (kusudama).