Liparis makinoana (orchid species)
A miniature orchid native to East Asia. The name literally means 'bell cricket plant', referring to the insect-like shape of its flowers.
Liparis makinoana is a small orchid that grows on moist forest floors in mountainous areas.
Standard katakana spelling for this orchid species.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
From 鈴虫 (すずむし, 'bell cricket') + 草 (そう, 'grass, plant'), named for the flower's resemblance to the insect.