trailing spurge; Euphorbia humifusa
A low-growing annual plant in the spurge family, native to East Asia. Often found in fields and roadsides.
A lot of trailing spurge was growing by the roadside.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form; rarely used.
Rarely used kanji form.
The name ニシキソウ (錦草) literally means 'brocade grass', likely referring to the plant's appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.