bastard lupine; lupine clover; hop clover; trefoil
Refers to Trifolium lupinaster, a clover species native to parts of Asia and Europe. The Japanese name シャジクソウ is the common term.
Bastard lupine can be found in the grasslands of Hokkaido.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name シャジクソウ (車軸草) literally means 'axle grass', likely from the shape of the leaves or flower heads. The exact origin is uncertain.