鏡かがみ藷いも

noun

Metaplexis japonica

A specific plant species; the Japanese name かがみいも refers to Metaplexis japonica. Cross-referenced with 蘿芋, which may be a synonym or related name. This is a botanical term, not common in everyday conversation.

See also: ガガイモ

• かがみいもは、日本にほんや中ちゅう国ごくに分ぶん布ぷするつる性せいの植しょく物ぶつです。

  Metaplexis japonica is a climbing plant distributed in Japan and China.

• 図ず鑑かんでかがみいもの花はなの写しゃ真しんを見みた。

  I saw a photo of a Metaplexis japonica flower in a field guide.