Japanese paspalum
A grass species native to East Asia, often found in wet habitats. The name literally means 'sparrow's millet'.
Japanese paspalum is a perennial grass that grows in wetlands.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical contexts.
The name is a compound of 雀 (sparrow) and 稗 (barnyard millet), referring to the plant's small seeds that resemble millet and are eaten by sparrows.