スズメノヤリ

noun

Luzula capitata (species of woodrush)

A small perennial plant in the rush family, native to East Asia. The name literally means 'sparrow's spear', referring to the shape of its leaves or inflorescence.

• スズメノヤリは春はるに小ちいさな茶ちゃ色いろい花はなを咲さかせる。

  Luzula capitata blooms small brown flowers in spring.

noun

shortawn foxtail (Alopecurus aequalis)

A grass species with short awns, also called 雀の鉄砲 (sparrow's gun). The name 雀の槍 is sometimes applied to this plant as well.

See also: スズメノテッポウ

• スズメノヤリは水すい田でんの畦あぜなどで見みられるイネ科かの植しょく物ぶつだ。

  Alopecurus aequalis is a grass species found on paddy field ridges.