Penthorum chinense; a species of saxifrage
A plant species native to East Asia. The name literally means 'octopus legs', referring to the shape of its flower spikes.
I found Penthorum chinense in the wetland.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may be confused with the literal meaning 'octopus legs'.
The name タコノアシ (octopus legs) comes from the plant's flower spikes, which resemble octopus tentacles.